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“An inspiring, joyful, uplifting account of the magical bonds between humans and the earth’s creatures.
— Larry Dossey, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Healing Words
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“This book is a thoroughly engaging
and thoughtful consideration of the ways in which humans can benefit from
closer attention to the ways of animals.”
— Bark magazine
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“Touching…compassionate…The Soul of All Living Creatures invites
us into the inner lives of animals both domestic and wild…Coupling his personal observations with the research of others, Virga
shows us that animals can indeed teach us vital things about being human.”
— Barnes&Noble.com, editorial review
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“How is it that animals so touch our hearts? A specialist in veterinary
behavioral medicine, Virga probes these and other questions…Each chapter
focuses on a particular trait—connection, sensitivity, mindfulness to
adaptability, forgiveness, presence, and others—and the author regales readers
with stories of animals who exhibit such traits.”
— Publishers Weekly
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“Animal lovers will appreciate this tribute to the connection between humans and animals.”
— Booklist
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“Vint Virga, veterinarian and animal behaviorist for 25 years, has a wealth of experiences to draw on in shaping his view of the world. As a narrator, his deep, soothing voice is calming while still holding listener interest. Virga uses case studies of animals he has worked with to show how human-animal relationships illuminate truths about the qualities of sensitivity, mindfulness, and adaptability. Quietly introspective, measured, and tender, Virga’s audiobook is sure to be appreciated by animal lovers and gentle souls.”
— AudioFile
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“A beautiful, wise, and inspiring
book that will greatly enrich your relationship with all the animals in your
life, including the human ones.”
— John Robbins, author of The Food Revolution and Diet for a New America
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Animal lovers will appreciate this tribute to the connection between humans and animals.
— Booklist