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Steve and Me: Life with the Crocodile Hunter | 
 enlarge | Author: Terri Irwin
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Category: Book
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Rating:  68 reviews
Sales Rank: 37264
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 1416953884
Dewey Decimal Number: 597.9092
EAN: 9781416953883
ASIN: 1416953884
Publication Date: October 30, 2007
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Condition: THIS BOOK IS FROM A LIBY BOOK SALE AND HAS SOME LIBY STICKERS AND A DUST COVER BUT THE BOOK LOOKS GOOD INSIDE AND HAS NO WRITING OR TEARS
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Few celebrities touched the world as Steve Irwin did. Beloved by people from all walks of life, his vast efforts at conservation continue to make a difference all over the globe. His wife Terri's commitment to carrying on his legacy is not only admirable, but inspirational to so many others who can benefit from her strength and conviction.
Their story is not just one of taking a noble cause to new heights of success and recognition, it is also a fairytale love affair. When Terri, and American tourist in Australia, first laid eyes on Steve, she saw a real-life action hero. When she tried to get a date, she was disappointed to learn that his heart already belonged to another. Steve offered to introduce her to his girlfriend, whistled, and presented his best gal: a Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Sui.
Later, he took Terri on the kind of date every girl dreams of--a canoe ride through the swamp at night. Terri describes the luminescent eyes of the crocodiles flashing in the beam of her flashlight in the otherwise total darkness. When Steve then confidently climbed out of the boat and into the water, she knew she would never feel unsafe again. The two married in June 1992, in Eugene, Oregon. The footage of their crocodile-trapping honeymoon became the first episode of The Crocodile Hunter.
The two of them went on to change the world. Their hit show was broadcast in over 137 countries, reaching 500 million people, and they founded the Australia Zoo in 1992, as well as the conservation foundation Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd. in 2002. On September 4, 2006, Steve Irwin was fatally pierced in the chest by a stingray spine while snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, at Batt Reef, which is located off the coast of Port Douglas in Queensland. Irwin was at the time filming his own documentary, Ocean's Deadliest.
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One of the Great Love Stories October 30, 2007
Osprey (New York United States)
50 out of 52 found this review helpful
This book is full of the REAL inside story of Steve Irwin, the man who has probably done more for wildlife than anyone, and it's jam-packed with stories of strange and wonderful animals, but the real surprise is the love story that is at the heart of it. I thought I knew everything about the Crocodile Hunter, but his wife Terri Irwin opens a window on his private life. Just as unbelievable as his exploits in the animal kingdom was the fact that he and Terri found each other. It was truly destiny. She was the one woman perfect for him, and he was the one man perfect for her. I wept real tears all over again for his death, but this book is as much a tribute to his life and his loves than a mourning of his loss. Incredible, easy-to-read and unforgettable.
 Very Lacking for True Fans October 31, 2007
P. Smith (Northeast)
45 out of 82 found this review helpful
When I saw this book on Steve and Terri Irwin's life, written by Terri Irwin, I immediately purchased it. I am a long time fan of Steve and Terri's and their work, and I still mourn the loss of Steve and what it has meant for global conservation and for Terri and their children. Anyone who has watched the different series over the years that Steve and Terri produced for Animal Planet knows what an incredible person Steve was and that Terri was his soul mate (as saccharine as that may sound, it was obvious to anyone who watched them together). My problem with the book is that after having read it, I realized that I had not gained any new insights into Steve and Terri's work nor their relationship. The text of the book stuck very closely to information that has all been released on their television programs and in the press. Even the photos were ones that I have all seen before- just stock photos. I had expected maybe a few pictures from the Irwins' private collection. But they were all taken from pictures in the public domain that have been used over and over, and have been seen if you were a constant viewer of their shows. I can see that for those readers that did not watch on a constant basis their television programs, there very well might be some interesting information in this book. But for those fans who watched Steve and Terri, year after year, and their budding family on television there was nothing new at all. The book felt very sanitized and careful to not really delve into more intimate world of the wonderful conservationist, husband and father that Steve Irwin was- giving us insights beyond the television screen. And nothing new of any substance was given about Steve and Terri's life together. It was just a compilation of all the information given on their television series. I was extremely disappointed. I think that "true blue" serious fans of the Irwins will find this book disappointing while very casual observers and fans of the Irwins and their television work over the years will find some new information as they did not see it when it was presented on TV. It pains me to give this book such a low rating but this is not an incisive or thoughtful book on the life of Steve Irwin or of the relationship between Steve and Terri. I think we will have to wait for another author and another book to answer many questions and to fill in some of the details Terri so carefully avoided. Rest in peace Steve. And Terri, our prayers are with you- I don't know how you live without the love of your life every day. I know in your heart you probably wanted so much to preserve the privacy of your family and that is probably the reason for the lack of a more incisive and personal tribute to her husband and their relationship. In addition, perhaps it was too soon or too much to write a book about her husband and their life. All I can say is that the result is a very disappointing book that adds nothing new to what we know about these two wonderful people's lives.
A poignant love story ... but I wanted to know more November 4, 2007
maineseawolf (Maine USA)
29 out of 30 found this review helpful
As another person here commented, those who know the Steve and Terri Irwin story will already be familiar with events about which Mrs. Irwin writes in her book. However, she provides a few more details of the back stories to these events and about which fans would otherwise not have known. This book is an easy, well-written read -- but as with all things "Steve Irwin" -- who was bigger than life itself -- I wanted to know more about how he got so many things "so right" about his life. Thus, I had hoped to find even more information about him in Mrs. Irwin's book.
What life events shaped Steve Irwin and which caused him to become such a perfect human being -- allowing him to achieve those most basics of things in life that many of us can only dream about? He realized his life's passion and focus; he became so successful in promoting wildlife and conservation; he impacted the world with his many gifts; he loved and was genuinally loved by his parents and sisters; he chose a perfect wife for himself and who shared his love and his passions while she herself realized her own special gifts; he became a parent to two extraordinarily healthy, balanced, confident, happy and -- likely because of what we have already seen -- genuinely gifted and talented children; he surrounded himself with real friends -- and he demonstrated himself as a well-loved and respected leader of people and as a well-regarded employer. The list of Steve Irwin's life's achievements could go on forever -- but his core attraction -- that which endeared him to fans the world over -- was that he did everything with enormous joy, enthusiasm, focus, intent, belief, humor, and authenticity. Steve Irwin was simply an incredible story -- yet amazingly, just by being himself -- he also became a super-hero intent on saving our world and showing us how -- in a world so indifferent to destroying itself.
Fans will genuinely enjoy the love story about which Mrs. Irwin writes. Her book does provide yet other clues about who Steve Irwin really was. And for that, I recommend anyone to read this book. Frankly, the Irwin Family are an inspiration for what it means to be well-connected to our souls and what can be accomplished in our lives when the fundamentals of having genuine family and friends around you are fulfilled. I believe Steve Irwin also showed us that our connection to animals and our planet Earth -- is far more important to our present and future lives -- than many of us yet realize.
Perhaps a desire for privacy kept Mrs. Irwin's writing from becoming too revealing of this man she knew so well. Perhaps fans need to wait for another author to write about Steve Irwin, who while respecting the Irwin legacy and his family's needs, can yet objectively put forward even more information about this man that we all seem to need to know more about. I hope so. Steve Irwin reached through our television screens and compelled us -- not by order -- but by instilling in us a genuine desire -- to protect wildlife. If only other "Steve Irwins" could be duplicated in all walks of life, in many professions, as father-figure in many families -- wouldn't our world be a fabulous place to be? Who wouldn't want to wake-up each day to a life of pure adventure, joy and laughter?
Thanks for taking us along for the ride, Steve. We still deeply miss you, mate. And, Mrs. Irwin? Thank you -- for sharing your precious memories.
Touching and charming November 2, 2007
Jayne L. Hawthorne (San Marcos CA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
A lovely and well written book that is an easy read. I enjoyed it a great deal. They are a wonderful family that has given so much. Recommend the book highly.
steve and me November 3, 2007
Joanne M. Dominguez
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I LOVED this book by Terri Irwin! I loved reading it and riding the wave of excitement that she had meeting and falling in love with such an outstanding, incredible and loving man. What a perfect partnership! I think that Terri and the kids deserve some privacy and want to keep some details for them and them alone. I have been an fan for years and feel as if a relative/friend of mine had died when we lost Steve. I wish I could find a soulmate just like like him. Lucky Terri!
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