Steve & Me

STEVE & ME: Terri Irwin: Simon Spotlight Entertainment: Biography: 273 pgs.

Few celebrities touched the world as Steve Irwin did, and here Terri Irwin gives us a personal look at the life of her husband. This book is jam-packed with stories of strange and wonderful animals, but the real surprise is the love story that is at the heart of it. When Terri, an American tourist in Australia, first laid eyes on Steve, she had to meet him. Later, he took Terri on the kind of date every girl dreams of - a canoe ride through the swamp at night. An unusual courtship, but a great love story.

I realized that this book isn’t just about paying homage to the wonderful man that Steve was, but it's also about continuing his message of wildlife conservation that he fought for every day of his life. It’s admirable: rather than dwell on his death and the loss that has come with it, she celebrates his life and his mission. This book was an adventure, a romance, and an inspiration.

BHG