How To Be A Good Creature

By Sy Montgomery, Rebecca Green (Illustrator)

Discover the transformative bond between a naturalist and 13 unique animals.

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208 pages

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Join Sy Montgomery on a global journey as she encounters 13 extraordinary animals that reshape her understanding of life. From tarantulas to tigers, each creature reveals profound truths about empathy, love, and the essence of being a good creature. As Sy navigates themes of loss, passion, and family, she invites readers to explore the deep connections between humans and animals. What lessons will these remarkable friendships teach about our place in the world? Dive into this poetic memoir and uncover the grace and wisdom found in the animal kingdom.

From the publisher

A New York Times bestseller! National 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 memoir featuring illustrations by Rebecca Green. 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 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.

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