The title of this book popped up in one of those elegantly printed catalogs that appear unexpectedly in your mailbox and demand perusing. This one immediately caught my attention. Snow leopards. Tibet. Being in the wilderness. Following vicariously in the footsteps of an adventurer. Being cold, actually being very cold, and finding joy. While certainly not a prerequisite for discovering this intriguing read, the experience is enhanced if the weather is chilly outside and better yet if there is snow on the ground. Cold weather can set the mood to enjoy and learn from Sylvain Tesson’s beautifully written narrative about his trek to Tibet and the myriad of emotions and thoughts that run through his psyche. He takes the waiting game to a new level, as persistence and patience are the calling cards for those desiring to see wild animals in their native habitat—not just any animals but those whose numbers …