{"product_id":"how-to-be-a-good-creature-a-memoir-in-thirteen-animals-isbn-9780544938328","title":"How To Be A Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNational 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect gift for the holiday season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging back matter showcases personal black-and-white photos of Sy and the animals she so lovingly depicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't miss Sy Montgomery's other books including \u003ci\u003eOf Time and Turtles\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of an Octopus\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Hawk's Way\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eMontgomery’s lyrical storytelling and resonant lessons on how animals can enhance our humanity result in a tender, intelligent literary memoir.\"—\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e   \"The National Geographic channel meets memoir in this brief, compelling examination of what animals can teach us about ourselves.\"—\u003cem\u003eKirkus   \"\u003c\/em\u003eMongtomery’s gorgeously illustrated memoir is a must-read for animal lovers of every age.\"—\u003cem\u003eHelloGiggles\u003c\/em\u003e   \"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.\"—\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e   “\u003cem\u003eHow to Be a Good Creature\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eA Wolf Called Romeo\u003c\/em\u003e   “\u003cem\u003eHow to Be a Good Creature \u003c\/em\u003eis 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 \u003cem\u003eEnslaved by Ducks\u003c\/em\u003e   “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, \u003cem\u003eHow to Be a Good Creature\u003c\/em\u003e is a remarkable achievement.”—Eliot Schrefer, author of \u003cem\u003eEndangered\u003c\/em\u003e, a National Book Award finalist   “A truly beautiful book about life, family, loss, and love.”—Temple Grandin, author of \u003cem\u003eAnimals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals\u003c\/em\u003e   “\u003cem\u003eHow to Be a Good Creature\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eWesley the Owl\u003c\/em\u003e   “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 \u003cem\u003eHomer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eor How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mariner Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890096500965,"sku":"NP9780544938328","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780544938328.jpg?v=1730232535","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/how-to-be-a-good-creature-a-memoir-in-thirteen-animals-isbn-9780544938328","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}