Doniga’s strong character is an example for every human on earth who hopes to leave the planet in better shape for future generations.
Wolf Girl: Finding Myself in the Wild is a coming of age biography that is as entertaining as any fiction tale. Young Doniga finds that she just doesn’t fit in with the cookie cutter lifestyle of those around her. As a teen, she boldly leaves home for a summer on the road. She meets some interesting people and has some life changing experiences. As she returns home, Doniga realizes that her calling is in the natural world, distancing herself from those suffering from Nature-Deficit Disorder.
Especially admirable is Doniga’s perceptiveness. Early on she realizes that, “The human-made environment was at odds with the wilderness.” In one chapter she recalls a night spent alone in the snowy wilderness. Her clothing was accidentally consumed by the campfire. Rather than rage, Doniga takes the lesson that we all need to become better stewards of the earth. It is a lovely gift, not a thing to be conquered.
Doniga Markegard has an overwhelmingly beautiful and resilient spirit. Her experiences as recounted in Wolf Girl shape her into a positive person with an intense love for the planet. Doniga’s strong character is an example for every human on earth who hopes to leave the planet in better shape for future generations.
