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. The following version of this book was used to create the guide. Sy montgomery books list of books by author sy montgomery. Sy montgomery strives to discover who an octopus is in her new york times bestselling book. The soul of an octopus by sy montgomery the readers room. 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. Equal parts memoir and scientific study, this is a fascinating look at one of the oceans strangest creatures. Jun 25, 2015 coming in 10th after books about birds, dogs, wolves, sheep and elephants was sy montgomerys the soul of an octopus. In soul of an octopus, an invertebrate steals our hearts.
And its testament to some fine writing that by the end, stroking an. Pdf the soul of an octopus download full pdf book download. As a casual visitor to the aquarium, she had been intrigued by the sense that the octopuses, invertebrates separated from us by millions of years. Jul 07, 2016 father, lawyer, jogger, hiker, and the organizer of the las vegas nonfiction book club. See all books authored by sy montgomery, including the soul of an octopus. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness is a 2015 nonfiction book by naturalist and author sy montgomery. The soul of an octopus 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 octopus is one of the most bizarre life forms on earth.
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. Sy montgomery is a naturalist, author and scriptwriter who writes for children as well as adults. 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. Friday, january 3 through friday, january 24, 2020. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness, and the good good pig. In this astonishing book from the author of the best selling memoir the good goo. Tamed and untamed a collection of essays penned by two of the worlds most celebrated animal writers, sy montgomery and elizabeth marshall thomas explores the minds, lives, and mysteries of animals as diverse as snails, house cats, hawks, sharks, dogs, lions, and even octopuses.
In this astonishing book from the author of the bestselling memoir, the good good pig, sy montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She has written many books, usually as a naturalist, often with animals as heroes. She is also a very good writer, and brings humor and passion to her work that raises it above the level of science journalism. In this astonishing book from the author of the bestselling memoir. Sy montgomerys book, the soul of an octopus is an antidote to these negative perceptions, and does theyve starred in numerous books and films, pulling sailors and sometimes ships into briny graves, lurking about in holes waiting to ambush unsuspecting divers and even attacking submarines.
See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness sy montgomery isbn. A surprising exploration in the wonder of consciousness. The soul of an octopus sy montgomerys the soul of an octopus is part memoir and part expose on. 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. The 244 page story is available in paperback and hardbound. Montgomery discusses her book thursday, june 4, at town hall. In the soul of an octopus, the american author and naturalist sy montgomery seeks to demonsterise the intriguing creatures. The extraordinary life of christopher hogwood, and more on. Soul of an octopus cover las vegas nonfiction book club. New statesman, uk starred booklist and library journal editors spring pick one of the best science books of the year science friday, npr a huffington post notable. The adventures of an incurable optimist by michael j.
The recipient of numerous honors, including lifetime achievement awards from the humane society and the. The soul of an octopus was a 2015 national book award. Mar 12, 2020 the soul of an octopus is sy montgomerys exploration into the mysterious nature of the octopus. Burlington public library and burlington cable access television bcat are teaming up to present.
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. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness sy montogmery, 2015 atria books 272 pp. The soul of an octopus book by sy montgomery official. 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. Coming in 10th after books about birds, dogs, wolves, sheep and elephants was sy montgomerys the soul of an octopus. 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 soul of an octopus sy montgomery book obiaks books. 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. Birdology book by sy montgomery official publisher. The soul of an octopus is sy montgomerys exploration into the mysterious nature of the octopus. The soul of an octopus by sy montgomery wisconsin public. Sy montgomery born february 7, 1958, is a naturalist, author and scriptwriter who writes for children as well as adults. Birds are the wild animals we see every day, but we fail to appreciate who or. These leggy cephalopods, long a prominent player in human fear of the ocean depths, are the subject of a touching yet informative new book by sy montgomery, the soul of an octopus.
The soul of an octopus a surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness. As a casual visitor to the aquarium, she had been intrigued by the sense that the octopuses, invertebrates separated from us by millions of years on the tree of life, she watched were also. Sy montgomery is seized by her curiosity of octopuses, and travels to the new england aquarium to meet one. Jun 05, 2016 in the soul of an octopus, the american author and naturalist sy montgomery seeks to demonsterise the intriguing creatures. The soul of an octopus by sy montgomery, 9781471149382, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Father, lawyer, jogger, hiker, and the organizer of the las vegas nonfiction book club.
May 28, 2015 in the soul of an octopus, new hampshire naturalist sy montgomery recounts the life and times of a fantastically complex animal. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness, in which she argues that these creatures, who couldnt be more different. 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. Drawing on stories of animals both wild and domestic, the two authors, also best friends, created this book 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. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness by sy montgomery published in. Montgomery chronicles this growing appreciation of the octopus, but also tells a love story. We talk with sy montgomery, acclaimed author of soul of an octopus about her wonderful new book, how to be a good creature. In the soul of an octopus, sy chronicles a growing scientific appreciation of the octopuss. May 12, 2015 naturalist montgomery birdology, 2010, etc. Then, we talk with journalist and author earl swift about his soulful and timely portrait of a 200yearold crabbing community in the middle of the chesapeake bay thats facing extinction. The soul of an octopus paperback april 7 2016 by sy montgomery author 4. 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, in which she argues that these creatures, who couldnt be. Sy montgomery has received recognition as an author of science nonfiction books geared towards adults and children. In the soul of an octopus, new hampshire naturalist sy montgomery recounts the life and times of a fantastically complex animal. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness by sy montgomery isbn.
Sy montgomery is a naturalist, documentary scriptwriter, and author of twenty acclaimed books of nonfiction for adults and children, including the national book. Soul of an octopus by sy montgomery, and narrated by the author, is such a delightful book that warmed my heart and i didnt want it to end. She is author of 28 books, including the soul of an octopus. The soul of an octopus is a new york times bestseller and was a finalist for the national book award. New statesman, uk starred booklist and library journal editors spring pick one of the best science books of the year science friday, npr a.
She is author of more than 20 books, including the soul of an octopus. Magnificently written, the endlessly beautiful and mystical story of the soul of an octopus by sy montgomery, follows the author through her. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness by sy montgomery atria books, in hardcover, trade paperback, ebook and audio formats, available via amazon. Drawing on stories of animals both wild and domestic, the two authors, also best friends. 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. Part indiana jones, part emily dickinson, as the boston globe describes her, sy montgomery is an author, naturalist, documentary scriptwriter, and radio commentator who has traveled to some of the worlds most remote wildernesses for her work. Sy montgomerys book, the soul of an octopus is an antidote to these negative perceptions, and does theyve starred in numerous books and films, pulling sailors and sometimes ships into briny graves, lurking about in holes waiting to ambush unsuspecting divers and. Sep 27, 2017 the soul of an octopus is a new york times bestseller and was a finalist for the national book award. 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. Sy montgomery talked about her book the soul of an octopus. She is enthralled by athena who wraps her tentacles around her arms, like an aliens kiss. Listen to the soul of an octopus a surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness by sy montgomery available from rakuten kobo. The recipient of numerous honors, including lifetime achievement awards.
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