Review
------
“Enter the mysterious intelligent alien world of the
octopus. Experience a real intelligence based on a sense of touch
that humans can barely imagine.” (Temple Grandin, author of
Animals in Translation)
"Renowned author Sy Montgomery's latest gem is a must read for
those who want to dissolve the human-constructed borders between
"them" (other animals) and us. Surely, there are large
differences among nonhuman animals and between nonhuman and human
animals, but there also are many basic similarities. Connecting
with other animals is part of the essential and personal process
of rewilding and reconnecting with other animals, and The Soul of
an Octopus is just what is needed to close the gap." (Marc
Bekoff, author of The Emotional lives of Animals)
"Diving deeper than Jules Verne ever dreamed, The Soul of an
Octopus is a page-turning adventure that will leave you
breathless. Has science ever been this deliciously hallucinatory?
less and beautiful, the characters here are not only
big-hearted, they're multi-hearted, as well as smart, charming,
affectionate...and, of course, ambidextrous. If there is a Mother
Nature, her name is Sy Montgomery." (Vicki Constantine Croke,
author of Elephant Company)
"In The Soul of an Octopus, Sy Montgomery immerses readers into
an intriguing, seductive world just beneath the ocean waves and
the lives of the creatures living within. In this beautifully
written book, she brings empathy, in, and an enchanting
sense of wonderment to the bonds we inherently share with other
beings—even those seeming far different from us." (Vint Virga,
DVM The Soul of All Living Creatures)
“A captivating book on an intelligence as ‘alien’ as one from
outer space. And its not science fiction.” (Bernd Heinrich,
author of Mind of the Raven)
"Can an octopus have a mind and emotions, let alone a soul? Sy
Montgomery faces these questions head-on in her engaging new book
as she explores the world of octopuses, making friends with
several and finding heartbreak when they die. They aren't, she
discovers, simply brainless invertebrates, but personable,
playful, conscious beings. Montgomery's enthusiasm for animals
most of us rarely see is infectious, and readers will come away
with a new appreciation for what it means to be an octopus."
(Virginia Morell, author of ANIMAL WISE: How We Know Animals
Think and Feel)
"With apparent delight, Montgomery puts readers inside the world
of these amazing creatures. A fascinating glimpse into an alien
consciousness." (Kirkus Reviews)
"The Soul of an Octopus is one of those works that makes you hope
we can save the planet if for no other reason than to preserve
the wondrous beasts we are fortunate enough to share it with."
(Steve Lysaker, Outward Hounds)
"Sy Montgomery’s joyful passion for these intelligent and
fascinating creatures will have you rethinking that order of
calamari." (Library Journal Editors' Spring Pick)
"Sweet moments are at the heart of Montgomery's compassionate,
wise and tender new book... Only a writer of her talent could
make readers care about octopuses as individuals... Joins a
growing body of literature that asks us to rethink our connection
to nonhumans who may be more like us than we had supposed." (St.
Paul Pioneer Press)
Read more ( javascript:void(0) )
About the Author
----------------
Sy Montgomery is a naturalist, documentary scriptwriter,
and author of twenty accled books of nonfiction for adults and
children, including the National Book Award finalist The Soul of
an Octopus and the memoir The Good Good Pig, a New York
Times bestseller. The recipient of numerous honors, including
lifetime achievement awards from the Humane Society and the New
England Booksellers Association, she lives in New Hampshire with
her husband, border collie, and flock of chickens.
Read more ( javascript:void(0) )
See all Editorial Reviews (
/dp/product-description/1451697716/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books&isInIframe=0
)