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Philosopher, bestelling author, The Philosopher and the Wolf.

Miami-based philosopher Rowlands is most widely known for his best-selling memoir, The Philosopher and the Wolf, about the decade he spent living and travelling with the wild canine of the title.

Miami-based philosopher Rowlands is most widely known for his best-selling memoir, The Philosopher and the Wolf, about the decade he spent living and travelling with the wild canine of the title.

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