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A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness no series. She is also a very good writer, and brings humor and passion to her work that raises it above the level of science journalism. The soul of an octopus book palo alto city library. They have three hearts, eight arms, nine brains including one in each arm, and a whole lot of smarts, as naturalist sy montgomery shows in the soul of an. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Sy montgomery books list of books by author sy montgomery. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness no series kindle edition by montgomery, sy. The edition published in britain earlier this year.
Jun 25, 2015 coming in 10th after books about birds, dogs, wolves, sheep and elephants was sy montgomerys the soul of an octopus. She has written many books, usually as a naturalist, often with animals as heroes. In the soul of an octopus, sy chronicles a growing scientific appreciation of the octopuss intelligence, personality and memory. Montgomery chronicles this growing appreciation of the octopus, but also tells a love story. If there is a mother nature, her name is sy montgomery. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The soul of an octopus by sy montgomery overdrive rakuten. In 2011 sy montgomery wrote a feature for orion magazine entitled deep intellect about her friendship with a sensitive, sweetnatured octopus named athena. Nonfiction, science, environment octopuses are remarkable and complex creatures. The last speech in the book ends on a note that is both challenging and upbeat. The soul of an octopus by sy montgomery finalist for the 2015 national book award for nonfiction new york times bestseller sy montgomerys the soul of. A surprising exploration in the wonder of consciousness. See all books authored by sy montgomery, including the soul of an octopus. I had already decided that i just couldnt eat them anymore because theyre so smart, someone suggested i read the soul of an octopus, by sy montgomery.
Sy montgomery s 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. 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. Sy montgomery, author of 20 books, including the soul of an octopus, visits sy, a giant pacific octopus named in her honor at the new england aquarium. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness the soul of an octopus by sy montgomery the soul of an octopus 2015 is about a fascinating sea creature that few people appreciate. The soul of an octopus by sy montgomery, 9781471146756, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The soul of an octopus author sy montgomery to speak. Photo of the soul of an octopus sy montgomery for nature book. Sy montgomery s popular 2011 orion magazine piece, deep intellect, about her friendship with a sensitive, sweetnatured octopus named athena and the grief she felt at her death, went viral, indicating the widespread fascination with these mys. And, she learns, their alternative reality does seem. Sy montgomery, author of the new york times bestselling and national book award finalist book soul of an octopus, gives us a glimpse.
She is author of 28 books, including the soul of an octopus. In the soul of an octopus, sy chronicles a growing scientific appreciation of the octopus s. The soul of an octopus by sy montgomery wisconsin public. Im not a big nonfiction reader, but montgomery s book and the octopus itself, is so fascinating, so compelling, that i just devoured this. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the soul of an octopus. The soul of an octopus book by sy montgomery simon. Montgomery discusses her book thursday, june 4, at town hall. 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. Sy montgomery s 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.
A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness, in which she argues that these creatures, who couldnt be. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness by sy montgomery. New statesman, uk one of the best science books of the year. Sy montgomerys the soul of an octopus does for the creature what helen macdonalds h is for hawk did for raptors. On her first behind the scenes visit to the aquarium, montgomery was given the opportunity to directly interact with athena, a 2 12yearold, 40pound octopus housed in a 560gallon tank. Equal parts memoir and scientific study, this is a fascinating look at one of the oceans strangest creatures. May 12, 2015 this ability is one of the ways in which they perceive their environment. The soul of an octopus is published by atria books. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness sy montogmery, 2015 atria books 272 pp. Sy montgomery born february 7, 1958, is a naturalist, author and scriptwriter who writes for children as well as adults.
An octopus floats against a backdrop of blue ocean off hawaii. Cosmos and culture a new book delves deeply, and emotionally, into. May 28, 2015 in the soul of an octopus, new hampshire naturalist sy montgomery recounts the life and times of a fantastically complex animal. 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. Father, lawyer, jogger, hiker, and the organizer of the las vegas nonfiction book club. The recipient of numerous honors, including lifetime achievement awards from the. The soul of an octopus by sy montgomery wisconsin public radio.
In soul of an octopus, an invertebrate steals our hearts. 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. Montgomery writes with such warmth, curiosity, and humanity that our understanding of the cold world of these beautiful animals is utterly transformed. Finalist for the national book award for nonfiction new york times bestseller sy montgomery s the soul of an octopus does for the creature what helen macdonalds h is for hawk did for raptors. In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist sy montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the soul of an octopus. Sy montgomery talked about her book the soul of an octopus. In this astonishing book from the author of the best selling memoir the good good pig, sy montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creatureand the remarkable connections it makes with humans. Finalist for the 2015 national book award for nonfiction new york times bestseller sy montgomery s the soul of an octopus does for the creature what helen macdonalds h is for hawk did for raptors. In this beautifully written book, she brings empathy, insight. She is author of more than 20 books, including the soul of an octopus.
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What makes you have your own thought process, that is different from all other animals. 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 nonfiction book. Sy montgomery is a naturalist, author and scriptwriter who writes for children as well as adults. 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. 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. May 12, 2015 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 was a 2015 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. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The recipient of numerous honors, including lifetime achievement awards from the humane society and the new england booksellers. The soul of an octopus montgomery, sy half price books. 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. Octopuses may appear like alien creatures, with their tentacles and suckers, but in fact, they are brilliant, intriguing creatures.
Finalist for the 2015 national book award for nonfiction new york times bestseller sy montgomery s. From new england aquarium tanks to the reefs of french polynesia and the gulf of mexico, she chronicles the growing appreciation of this mollusk as she tells a unique love story. Oct 10, 2017 sy montgomery writes of animals, but her works hallmark is its humanity. Discover the soul of an octopus with sy montgomery youtube. The recipient of numerous honors, including lifetime achievement awards from the humane society.
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