• Bear in the Back Seat, Book 2

  • Adventures of a Wildlife Ranger in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • By: Kim DeLozier, Carolyn Jourdan
  • Narrated by: Carey Jones
  • Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (127 ratings)

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Bear in the Back Seat, Book 2

By: Kim DeLozier, Carolyn Jourdan
Narrated by: Carey Jones
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  • Six-time Wall Street Journal Top-10 best-selling author, Audible Top-10 best-selling audiobook, and Amazon All Star!

This is the second volume in a best-selling series of true stories from "[a]n extraordinary landscape populated with befuddled bears, hormonally-crazed elk, homicidal wild boars, hopelessly timid wolves, and nine million tourists, some of whom are clueless." In Kim DeLozier's world, when sedated wild black bears wake up unexpectedly in the back seat of a helicopter in mid-flight, or in his car as he's driving down the highway, or in his office while he's talking on the phone, it's just another day in the park.

You'll love seeing Kim and a fellow ranger tested as they bravely take on the task of dealing with enraged wild boars, elk, and more. A hilarious, heartwarming, and heartbreaking memoir by the chief wildlife ranger in the number-one most popular family vacation destination in the USA, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For over 30 years, Kim DeLozier acted as a referee in the wild, trying to protect millions of park visitors from one of the densest populations of wild black bears in America - and the bears from tourists who get too close.

©2014 Kim DeLozier and Carolyn Jourdan (P)2017 Kim DeLozier and Carolyn Jourdan

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Really??

Although I enjoyed the bear stories, it makes me sick to think about the hog stories. I, personally wanted to hear about the good, bad & ugly, funny about the bears and yes I got that, but your stories about the hogs disturbed me. All creatures, good or bad, and who are YOU to make that call?? A ranger who supposedly loves wildlife but yet determined what is good or bad. I don’t get it, and I will NEVER understand this.
Shame on you protectors of wildlife.
Sorry but not sorry about my opinion.

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Hilarious Reality of a Park Ranger

Amazing, funny and touching. Read both volumes. I can’t wait for more. I’ve always enjoyed the Smokies and now to hear someone who spent their life there has been a blessing.

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Not just a continuation of book 1

I really enjoyed book 1, but I figured book 2 would be just more of the same, and I didn’t think it would be as good as the first. I was very pleasantly surprised. The descriptions of the challenges and successes of the elk and red wolf reintroduction programs were fascinating, particularly since one of our local science museums has participated in the red wolf breeding program. This book far exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend it.

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I could hardly put my earphones Down.

Kim is an entertaining author, and the reader made me feel like I was right there in the Smokies listening to a live wildlife ranger. Kim's stories come out of his own personal experiences.

I was moved by his compassion for the animals, from the bears to the bats to the hogs to the elk. He risked his life for the preservation of the animals and for the park. He also provides guidelines for encountering a bear, and gives strict warnings about not feeding any wild animal.

I highly recommend this book, for outdoor adventurers as well as for city slickers.

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Oops, You're Waking Up

What does a Ranger Biologist do all day? Kim tells you the humorous truth of his successes and fabulous failures in the Great Smokey Mountains.

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A great story that will entertain and educate

This book is about another under appreciated essential occupation we need in our Nation's National Parks. These professionals keep the wildlife and the "dumb" visitors safe at their peril. The book was entertaining but also and education in how people treat the natural wonders of our Nation. Very enjoyable. Read book 1 too.

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Excellent stories

This is the second book, and didn’t disappoint. Fun stories, great information about the smoky mountains and best of all, the compassion of the wild animals shown by the rangers.
Thanks for another great listen!

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Love it would recommend to anyone that loves the park

I could listen to many more of these stories. Please write more volumes. I was so happy when I saw another book out.

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Marginally More about Elks than Bears

I enjoyed it, but about 5 hours is about all it is worth investing. At first I thought the ranger was female (Kim), but then realized Kim is also a man's name! That did make a difference since the narrator is male.

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Great Book

Absolutely loved this story and the way it was presented. Couldn't put it down .Got my husband to listen to it as well. Absolutely the best narrator I've heard on audible...Wish there were more.

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