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The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness Audiobook
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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 creature—and the remarkable connections it makes with humans.
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“Fascinating…touching…informative…Entertaining books like The Soul of an Octopus remind us of just how much we not only have to learn from fellow creatures, but that they can have a positive impact on our lives. "
— Daily Beast
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“Delightful.”
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“Charming and moving…with extraordinary scientific research.”
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“[Montgomery’s] compassion and respect for the species make for a buoying read.”
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“An engaging work of natural science…There is clearly something about the octopus’s weird beauty that fires the imaginations of explorers, scientists, writers.”
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“A fascinating glimpse into an alien consciousness.”
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“Inspired by both rigorous scientific curiosity and enraptured wonder and empathy…She also tells funny and moving stories.”
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“Enter the mysterious intelligent alien world of the octopus. Experience a real intelligence based on a sense of touch that humans can barely imagine.”
— Temple Grandin, New York Times bestselling author
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Finalist for the National Book Award
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A New York Times bestseller
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A Amazon Best Books of the Year Selection for Sports & Outdoors
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A Shelf Awareness Best Book of 2015
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Winner of the 2016 New England Book Award for Nonfiction
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A Library Journal Best Books of the Year selection
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An American Library Association Best Book of the Year
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A Huffington Post Best Book of the Year
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An NPR Pick of Best Science Books of the Year
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About Sy Montgomery
Sy Montgomery is a naturalist, documentary scriptwriter, and author of twenty acclaimed books of nonfiction for adults and children, including The Soul of an Octopus, a finalist for the National Book Award, and New York Times bestsellers, including How to Be a Good Creature and Of Time and Turtles. She has received numerous honors, including a Sibert Medal and lifetime achievement awards from the Humane Society and the New England Booksellers Association.