How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals - Hardcover - VERY GOOD
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 0544938321
- Subject Area
- Nature, Reference, Biography & Autobiography
- Publication Name
- How to Be a Good Creature : a Memoir in Thirteen Animals
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Item Length
- 8.3 in
- Subject
- General, Environmentalists & Naturalists, Animals / General
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Type
- Not Available
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Item Weight
- 12.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.6 in
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0544938321
ISBN-13
9780544938328
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242554599
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Publication Name
How to Be a Good Creature : a Memoir in Thirteen Animals
Language
English
Subject
General, Environmentalists & Naturalists, Animals / General
Publication Year
2018
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Nature, Reference, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
12.6 Oz
Item Length
8.3 in
Item Width
6.6 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2018-022314
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Montgomery's lyrical storytelling and resonant lessons on how animals can enhance our humanity result in a tender, intelligent literary memoir."--Publishers Weekly "The National Geographic channel meets memoir in this brief, compelling examination of what animals can teach us about ourselves."--Kirkus "Mongtomery's gorgeously illustrated memoir is a must-read for animal lovers of every age."--HelloGiggles "Filled with fascinating stories of encounters and relationships with animals in various locations, this moving memoir will leave readers thinking about life on Earth, the creatures we share the planet with, and that 'brilliance' we have yet to fully understand."--School Library Journal "How to Be a Good Creature should be required reading. A superbly crafted memoir, this book brims with wonder, empathy, and emotion. It stands as a vivid reminder of the deep and necessary connection we share with all living things."--Nick Jans, author of A Wolf Called Romeo "How to Be a Good Creature is one of the most moving books I have ever read. Sy Montgomery's open honesty about her life allows her to find guidance from the unlikeliest creatures, and in their own ways these animals speak with the same spiritual purity as she speaks to us in this breathtaking work."--Bob Tarte, author of Enslaved by Ducks "I don't know anyone whose animal empathies and scientific bona fides I admire more than Montgomery's--from the curiosity she holds for a tarantula to the tender longing she has for an octopus. Told with characteristic humility and gorgeous language, How to Be a Good Creature is a remarkable achievement."--Eliot Schrefer, author of Endangered, a National Book Award finalist "A truly beautiful book about life, family, loss, and love."--Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals "How to Be a Good Creature is a rare jewel, full of empathy and the profound wisdom Sy has received from animals she has loved over her extraordinary lifetime. This sweet book is a triumphant masterpiece that I'm recommending to everyone."--Stacey O'Brien, author of Wesley the Owl "This is a beautiful book--essential reading for anyone who loves animals and knows how much they can teach us about being human."--Gwen Cooper, author of Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder, " How to Be a Good Creature should be required reading. A superbly crafted memoir, this book brims with wonder, empathy, and emotion. It stands as a vivid reminder of the deep and necessary connection we share with all living things."--Nick Jans, author of A Wolf Called Romeo " How to Be a Good Creature is one of the most moving books I have ever read. Sy Montgomery's open honesty about her life allows her to find guidance from the unlikeliest creatures, and in their own ways these animals speak with the same spiritual purity as she speaks to us in this breathtaking work."--Bob Tarte, author of Enslaved by Ducks "I don't know anyone whose animal empathies and scientific bona fides I admire more than Montgomery's--from the curiosity she holds for a tarantula to the tender longing she has for an octopus. Told with characteristic humility and gorgeous language, How to Be a Good Creature is a remarkable achievement."--Eliot Schrefer, author of Endangered , a National Book Award finalist "A truly beautiful book about life, family, loss, and love."--Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals " How to Be a Good Creature is a rare jewel, full of empathy and the profound wisdom Sy has received from animals she has loved over her extraordinary lifetime. This sweet book is a triumphant masterpiece that I'm recommending to everyone."--Stacey O'Brien, author of Wesley the Owl "This is a beautiful book--essential reading for anyone who loves animals and knows how much they can teach us about being human."--Gwen Cooper, author of Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale , or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder, "This is a beautiful book--essential reading for anyone who loves animals and knows how much they can teach us about being human."--Gwen Cooper, author of Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale , or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder " How to Be a Good Creature should be required reading. A superbly crafted memoir, this book brims with wonder, empathy, and emotion. It stands as a vivid reminder of the deep and necessary connection we share with all living things."--Nick Jans, author of A Wolf Called Romeo " How to Be a Good Creature is one of the most moving books I have ever read. Sy Montgomery's open honesty about her life allows her to find guidance from the unlikeliest creatures, and in their own ways these animals speak with the same spiritual purity as she speaks to us in this breathtaking work."--Bob Tarte, author of Enslaved by Ducks "I don't know anyone whose animal empathies and scientific bona fides I admire more than Montgomery's--from the curiosity she holds for a tarantula to the tender longing she has for an octopus. Told with characteristic humility and gorgeous language, How to Be a Good Creature is a remarkable achievement."--Eliot Schrefer, author of Endangered , a National Book Award finalist "A truly beautiful book about life, family, loss, and love."--Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals " How to Be a Good Creature is a rare jewel, full of empathy and the profound wisdom Sy has received from animals she has loved over her extraordinary lifetime. This sweet book is a triumphant masterpiece that I'm recommending to everyone."--Stacey O'Brien, author of Wesley the Owl, " Montgomery's lyrical storytelling and resonant lessons on how animals can enhance our humanity result in a tender, intelligent literary memoir."-- Publishers Weekly "The National Geographic channel meets memoir in this brief, compelling examination of what animals can teach us about ourselves."-- Kirkus " Mongtomery's gorgeously illustrated memoir is a must-read for animal lovers of every age."-- HelloGiggles "Filled with fascinating stories of encounters and relationships with animals in various locations, this moving memoir will leave readers thinking about life on Earth, the creatures we share the planet with, and that 'brilliance' we have yet to fully understand."-- School Library Journal " How to Be a Good Creature should be required reading. A superbly crafted memoir, this book brims with wonder, empathy, and emotion. It stands as a vivid reminder of the deep and necessary connection we share with all living things."--Nick Jans, author of A Wolf Called Romeo " How to Be a Good Creature is one of the most moving books I have ever read. Sy Montgomery's open honesty about her life allows her to find guidance from the unlikeliest creatures, and in their own ways these animals speak with the same spiritual purity as she speaks to us in this breathtaking work."--Bob Tarte, author of Enslaved by Ducks "I don't know anyone whose animal empathies and scientific bona fides I admire more than Montgomery's--from the curiosity she holds for a tarantula to the tender longing she has for an octopus. Told with characteristic humility and gorgeous language, How to Be a Good Creature is a remarkable achievement."--Eliot Schrefer, author of Endangered , a National Book Award finalist "A truly beautiful book about life, family, loss, and love."--Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals " How to Be a Good Creature is a rare jewel, full of empathy and the profound wisdom Sy has received from animals she has loved over her extraordinary lifetime. This sweet book is a triumphant masterpiece that I'm recommending to everyone."--Stacey O'Brien, author of Wesley the Owl "This is a beautiful book--essential reading for anyone who loves animals and knows how much they can teach us about being human."--Gwen Cooper, author of Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale , or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
590
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
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 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., 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 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., 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 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 ., 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 memoir featuring illustrations by Rebecca Green.
LC Classification Number
QL85.M65 2018
Illustrated by
Green, Rebecca
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