Stories of the Mother Bear

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Pub Date 23 Jan 2019 | Archive Date 31 Mar 2021

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In Jackson, Wyoming, a cache of documents discovered in a deceased resident’s attic confirms a childhood vision journalist Bill Larkin experienced while on a camping trip in Grand Teton National Park. Learning his memories of a mother grizzly, who transforms the lives of those who cross her path, were not imaginary, Bill embarks on a life journey, intertwining his autobiographical Stories of the Mother Bear with current events; foremost, the Vietnam War and its aftermath.

The deceased, Rufus Headrick, and his family were black cowboys. His grandfather, a freed slave, kept a journal from his days as a Texas cattle hand through the family’s ever-westward travels to Teton. Portrayed is a large, engraved brass key, yet to be found, which a Kiowa youth gave Rufus’ father along the Chisholm Trail. Who is the estate’s rightful heir? And what connection does the Headrick Family have with the Mother Bear?

In Jackson, Wyoming, a cache of documents discovered in a deceased resident’s attic confirms a childhood vision journalist Bill Larkin experienced while on a camping trip in Grand Teton National...


A Note From the Publisher

Author of The Geyser Girl of Yellowstone Park and Songs to New York, Myrtle Brooks lives among the towering mountains and hills of her beloved New York City’s skyscrapers and high-rises. She returned to Teton as a respectful visitor and humble observer, after 42 years, to experience the land’s welcoming embrace. “Like a big old mother bear,” she remarked. Thus, the Stories began...

Author of The Geyser Girl of Yellowstone Park and Songs to New York, Myrtle Brooks lives among the towering mountains and hills of her beloved New York City’s skyscrapers and high-rises. She returned...


Advance Praise

“An immersive and insightful drama.” –Readers’ Favorite

“Heartfelt, enchanting, and more... The timelessness of Wyoming’s Tetons is superbly woven into this epic family drama.” –Connie Chappell, author, Lily White Lie

“An immersive and insightful drama.” –Readers’ Favorite

“Heartfelt, enchanting, and more... The timelessness of Wyoming’s Tetons is superbly woven into this epic family drama.” –Connie Chappell...


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Interesting concept with the feel of a biography though there are so many names and characters the reader may get lost or find yourself flipping back and forth trying to remember as well as put in context. This is an imagination starter with what feels like poetic interludes. A wise silver faced mother bear with three ageless cubs appears to special people through the generations, welcoming them to her land and offering wisdom in the form of questions for those facing complicated issues or just playing with her cubs. Wide ranging stories covered by the journalist (from first person perspective) give historic depth and tie into the novel seemingly unrelated happenings. Lots going on and how it links past to present is unique..

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