[Sacajaweau]

What was the name of the book?

[Savage Beast]

I don't know. It had just arrived in the mail. The dogs disappeared into the brush and evidently harassed the mother bear and her cubs. When the mother chased the dogs, they ran to hide behind my wife. (Yes!) She had the newly arrived book in her hand and threw it at the mother bear--hit her in the nose--and reversed her charge--she ran away, back to her cubs--but not before she managed to claw the dogs rather badly.

I tell you, there's nothing fiercer than an angry woman. Need I give examples???

[Savage Beast]

Anthropologist Margaret Meade (not always the most reliable judge of anything) famously said that women should not be allowed in combat because they are too fierce.

Frankly, I think Margaret was a bit carried away when she said that. I think men and women are about equally fierce--and intelligent--and loving--and kind--and heroic--and virtuous--etc. etc. etc.--and I think the balance of advantages and disadvantages of both genders about equals out.