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How to Be a Good Creature

By Sy Montgomery

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How to Be a Good Creature

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A New York Times bestseller! National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery reflects on the personalities and quirks of 13 animals-her friends-who have profoundly affected her in this stunning, poetic, and life-affirming animal memoir featuring illustrations by Rebecca Green. Understanding someone who belongs to another species can be transformative. No one knows this better than author, naturalist, and adventurer Sy Montgomery. To research her books, Sy has traveled the world and encountered some of the planet's rarest and most beautiful animals. From tarantulas to tigers, Sy's life continually intersects with and is informed by the creatures she meets. This restorative memoir reflects on the personalities and quirks of thirteen animals-Sy's friends-and the truths revealed by their grace. It also explores vast themes: the otherness and sameness of people and animals; the various ways we learn to love and become empathetic; how we find our passion; how we create our families; coping with loss and despair; gratitude; forgiveness; and most of all, how to be a good creature in the world.- Perfect gift for the holiday season.- Engaging back matter showcases personal black-and-white photos of Sy and the animals she so lovingly depicts.- Don't miss Sy Montgomery's other books including Of Time and Turtles, The Soul of an Octopus, and The Hawk's Way.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
200
Release Date:
2018-09-25
Publication Date:
2018-09-25
Publisher:
Harper Collins Publ. USA
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0544938321
ISBN13:
9780544938328
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
380 g
Height:
207 cm
Width:
166 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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