Equal parts memoir and scientific study, this is a fascinating look at one of the oceans strangest creatures. The following version of this book was used to create the guide. In the soul of an octopus, the american author and naturalist sy. In this astonishing book from the author of the best selling memoir the good goo. The soul of an octopus is a nonfiction novel that reads like an autobiography.
The author quotes the cambridge declaration in the book, and charmingly and proudly italicizes the key words including octopuses. New statesman, uk starred booklist and library journal editors spring pick one of the best science books of the year science friday, npr a hu. An octopus floats against a backdrop of blue ocean off hawaii. The mollusks are intelligent, playful and full of surprises, according to sy montgomery, author of the book. Finalist for the 2015 national book award for nonfiction new york times bestseller sy montgomerys the soul of an octopus does for the creature what helen. The soul of an octopus opens your eyes to the natural world around you and leaves you with newfound knowledge and compassion for the world, you come to realize, you have largely overlooked. Enhance your understanding of the soul of an octopus. Oct 23, 2019 but for being a book entitled the soul of an octopus. Come hook a book was the watchword of this small independent bookstore, however, and the owner managed to persuade me that i would easily be hooked by a naturalistjournalist investigation of octopus lives. May 12, 2015 naturalist montgomery birdology, 2010, etc. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness, sy montgomerys 2015 text seems awfully fixated on oblivious humans, while offering only a surfacelevel, diluted view of the souls the title purports to give prominence to. From the author of the soul of an octopus and bestselling memoir the good good pig, a book that earned sy montgomery her status as one of the most celebrated wildlife writers of our time, spell of the tiger brings readers to the.
The recipient of numerous honors, including lifetime achievement awards from the. May 28, 2015 in the soul of an octopus, new hampshire naturalist sy montgomery recounts the life and times of a fantastically complex animal. The soul of an octopus a surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness by sy montgomery. Consciousness and souls of animals the overriding theme of the book is whether animals have consciousness and a soul, just as humans do. The soul of an octopus booksamillion online book store. The soul of an octopus finalist for the national book award for nonfiction new york times bestseller starred booklist and library journal editors spring pick a huffington post notable nonfiction book of the year one of the best books of the month on goodreads library journal best scitech book of the year an american library association notable book of the year sy montgomerys. Discussion questions book club recommendationsdiscussion.
Soul of an octopus cover las vegas nonfiction book club. The soul of an octopus by sy montgomery, 9781471149382, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sy montgomery is seized by her curiosity of octopuses, and travels to the new england aquarium to meet one. In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popu. Im still not ordering an octopus taco, but i do feel a lot more sympathetic toward the species. Father, lawyer, jogger, hiker, and the organizer of the las vegas nonfiction book club. 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. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness kindle edition by montgomery, sy. Octavia is the octopus montgomery comes to know best. But for being a book entitled the soul of an octopus. Cosmos and culture a new book delves deeply, and emotionally, into the intelligence of octopuses.
Sy montgomery, author of the new york times bestselling and national book award finalist book soul. The recipient of numerous honors, including lifetime achievement awards from the humane society and the new england booksellers. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness from the worlds largest community of readers. Oct 03, 2019 the soul of an octopus opens your eyes to the natural world around you and leaves you with newfound knowledge and compassion for the world, you come to realize, you have largely overlooked. She is author of more than 20 books, including the soul of an octopus. She is enthralled by athena who wraps her tentacles around her arms, like an aliens kiss. The soul of an octopus was a 2015 national book award finalist.
Jul 07, 2016 in this book from the author of the bestselling memoir the good good pig, sy montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness by sy montgomery. In the soul of an octopus, new hampshire naturalist sy montgomery recounts the life and times of a fantastically complex animal. Sy montgomery talked about her book the soul of an octopus. Apr 17, 2017 the soul of an octopus is a nonfiction novel that reads like an autobiography. View all posts by bears for justice post navigation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the soul of an octopus. In this astonishing book from the author of the bestselling memoir, the good good. Sy montgomery is a naturalist, author and scriptwriter who writes for children as well as adults. This true story is both motivating and captivating, even to those who know little about octopuses going in. The book is primarily about the connections that the author, a naturalist working with the boston aquarium, made with several octopuses living there.
In the soul of an octopus, the american author and naturalist sy montgomery seeks to demonsterise the intriguing creatures. There are several listed in the books bibliography. In soul of an octopus, an invertebrate steals our hearts. The soul of an octopus by sy montgomery finalist for the national book award for nonfiction new york times bestseller starred booklist and library. Sy montgomery is a naturalist, documentary scriptwriter, and author of twenty acclaimed books of nonfiction for adults and children, including the national book.
I dont think that i have read any other naturalist writing that exactly compares to this book, but the first thing that comes to mind would be michael pollans book botany of desire. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness, which was a finalist for the 2015 national book award for nonfiction and was a new york times bestseller. And its testament to some fine writing that by the end, stroking an. What other book might you compare soul of an octopus to and why. Inspired by a visit to an aquarium and an encounter with an octopus, montgomery investigates the intelligence of these creatures, speculating on their emotional and rational capabilities while. Montgomery discusses her book thursday, june 4, at town hall. One of these creatures can have 1,600 suckers, each of which can lift 30. National book foundation books the soul of an octopus. Jul 12, 2017 octopuses not octopi are fascinating enough to fill a whole book. The story covers the period of montgomerys life during which she meets four different female octopuses at the new england aquarium in boston. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness, which was a finalist for the 2015 national book award for nonfiction and was on the new york times best seller list. The soul of an octopus exposed me to a whole new world during the hours i was reading this book. Jun 05, 2016 in the soul of an octopus, the american author and naturalist sy montgomery seeks to demonsterise the intriguing creatures.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. By turns funny, entertaining, touching, and profound, the soul of an octopus reveals what octopuses can teach us about consciousness and the meeting of two very different minds. Montgomery explores this throughout the book, as she observes the behavior of octopuses when interacting with her and her friends, and examines empirical research about them. Montgomery chronicles this growing appreciation of the octopus, but also tells a love story. Listen to the soul of an octopus a surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness by sy montgomery available from rakuten kobo. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness, in which she argues that these creatures, who couldnt be more different. Not just anyone can open up the octopus tank, and for good reason. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness is a 2015 nonfiction book by naturalist and author sy montgomery. She is author of 28 books, including the soul of an octopus. However i think that the qualities that make me want to compare these two books is the attempt at. The soul of an octopus finalist, national book awards 2015 for nonfiction. Sy montgomery born february 7, 1958, is a naturalist, author and scriptwriter who writes for children as well as adults. For a book that imparts a wealth of scientific information about octopuses, montgomery uses humor and also a deep sense of feeling and respect for the octopus and all of nature. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
A giant pacific octopusthe largest of the worlds 250 or so octopus speciescan easily overpower a person. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness. Most of the book focuses on the giant pacific octopus. Pdf the soul of an octopus download full pdf book download. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness by sy montgomery isbn. In this book from the author of the bestselling memoir the good good pig, sy montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jul 07, 2016 father, lawyer, jogger, hiker, and the organizer of the las vegas nonfiction book club. Discover the soul of an octopus with sy montgomery youtube. Starred booklist and library journal editors spring pick a huffington post notable nonfiction book of the year one of the best books of the month on goodreads library journal best scitech book of the year an american library.
May 12, 2015 the soul of an octopus a surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness by. A surprising exploration of the wonder of consciousness, by sy montgomery. Sy montgomery is a naturalist, documentary scriptwriter, and author of twenty acclaimed 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. Jun 25, 2015 in soul of an octopus, an invertebrate steals our hearts. In this beautifully written book, she brings empathy, insight, and an enchanting sense of wonderment to the bonds we inherently share with other beingseven those seeming far. Finalist for the 2015 national book award for nonfiction new york times bestseller sy montgomerys the soul of an octopus does for the creature what helen macdonalds h is for hawk did for raptors. The author learned that these animals can think, solve problems, and have an emotional life as well. How does montgomery convey the major conservation issues, such as global warming and the health of the oceans, in the stories she tells in this book about people and. Magnificently written, the endlessly beautiful and mystical story of the soul of an octopus by sy montgomery, follows the author through her. New statesman, uk one of the best science books of the year. The soul of an octopus is sy montgomerys exploration into the mysterious nature of the octopus. In this edition, page numbers are just like the physical edition. Octopuses not octopi are fascinating enough to fill a whole book.
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