Bibliograph

How to be a good creature, a memoir in thirteen animals, by Sy Montgomery ; illustrated by Rebecca Green

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How to be a good creature, a memoir in thirteen animals, by Sy Montgomery ; illustrated by Rebecca Green

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to be a good creature

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1016831669

Responsibility statement

by Sy Montgomery ; illustrated by Rebecca Green

Sub title

a memoir in thirteen animals

Summary

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 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

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