Wild Rituals - by Caitlin O'Connell (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"In a world of modern technology where we find ourselves living at a greater distant from nature and each other, Wild Rituals shows us the profound ways we are similar to the wild creatures that captivate us. Through the lens of the animal kingdom, this remarkable book journeys into the desert, tundra, and rainforest to reveal the importance of rituals within the inner lives of wild animals, and how those same traditions can make us naturally more connected to ourselves and those around us. After twenty-five years of studying animals in the wild, behavioral ecologist, world renowned elephant scientist, and award-winning author Caitlin O'Connell takes us step-by-step into the natural world, introducing us to the order and traditions of the wild that are necessary to find a simpler, more organic way of life. With fascinating stories of animal behavior from across the world, O'Connell uses the rituals of elephants, apes, tigers, and much more to help us understand the unspoken languages of the wild and tap into our innate ability to find healing, self-awareness, community, self-reinvention, and ultimately, deep connection to the world around us"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>Wild Rituals</i> explores how embracing the rituals of the animal kingdom can make us more connected to ourselves, nature, and others. <p/>Behavioral ecologist and world-renowned elephant scientist Caitlin O'Connell dives into the rituals of elephants, apes, zebras, rhinos, lions, whales, flamingos, and many more. <p/>This fascinating read helps us better understand</b> how we are similar to wild animals, and encourages us to find healing, self-awareness, community, and self-reinvention. <p/>- Filled with fascinating stories on 10 different animal rituals<br>- Features original full-color photos, from the Caribbean to the African savannah<br>- Demonstrates the profound way we are similar to the wild creatures who captivate us <p/><b><i>Wild Rituals</i> journeys into the desert, tundra, and rainforest to reveal the importance of rituals and how they can help us find a simpler, more meaningful way of living. <p/>In a culture of technology where we find ourselves living at a greater distance from nature and each other, this remarkable book taps into the unspoken languages of creatures around the world.</b> <p/>- Caitlin O'Connell is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and an award-winning author who spent more than 30 years studying animals in the wild.<br>- Makes a great gift for anyone curious about nature, animals, and how humans compare to and interact with both<br>- Add it to the shelf with books like <i>Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel</i> by Carl Safina; <i>Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?</i> by Frans de Waal; <i>The Inner Life of Animals: Love, Grief, and Compassion--Surprising Observations of a Hidden World</i> by Peter Wohlleben; and <i>The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness</i> by Sy Montgomery.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"The author has spent more than 3 decades studying animals in their natural habitats and has organized this book into 10 lessons that animals can teach us - including lessons on grieving, gifting, play, and greeting. We found it fascinating, inspiring, and eye-opening." -<b><i>Greatist</i></b><br><br>"Riveting, informative, and <i>hopeful</i>. Every page has some wondrous new insight that moves or astonishes. Caitlin O'Connell writes with such abundant curiosity and passion that leaves us transformed, with new hope for the way rituals might lead us to a deeper, more meaningful, and ultimately, more humane way of being. A must-read, especially in these challenging times." <b>-JENNIFER ACKERMAN, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Bird Way</i> and <i>The Genius of Birds</i></b><br><br>"Entertaining and educational.. <i>Wild Rituals</i> is a fluid read, filled with personal stories and examples of human and animal behaviors witnessed during O'Connell's travels and studies across several continents." <b>-Animal Welfare Institute</b><br><br>A colorful combination of scientific discovery, and storytelling, <i>Wild Rituals</i> shows us how an array of animal behaviors can de-escalate violence and make life run smoother and safer-and how nonhuman animal rituals resonate with our own. <b>-JONATHAN BALCOMBE, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Super Fly</i> and <i>What a Fish Knows</i></b><br><br>Caitlin O'Connell takes a fascinating look at rituals, both human and non-human, and at the deep ties that link them. <b>-ELIZABETH KOLBERT, Pulitzer Prize Winner and <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>The Sixth Extinction</i></b><br><br>In this beautiful, sweeping book that encompasses animals from insects to humans, Caitlin O'Connell not only affirms our profound connections to the rest of the natural world; she also, at a time of intense division and strife, importantly highlights how, through ritual, we can connect again with each other. <b>-SY MONTGOMERY, <i>New York Times</i> Bestselling author of <i>The Soul of An Octopus</i> and <i>How to Be a Good Creature</i></b><br><br>Nature is heavily ritualized. Caitlin O'Connell provides a delightful tour of the animal kingdom to help us discover all of the rituals in fights, play, courtship, greetings, and mourning. As for us, rituals make social life more predictable and easier to manage. <b>-FRANS DE WAAL, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Mama's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves</i></b><br><br>The deep similarities between humans and the other animals are not just about genetics. They're also about shared emotions, and similar aspects of cultures. Here, behavior expert and master storyteller Caitlin O'Connell illuminates the vast but little-known realm of rituals. And she does so beautifully in this solid and delightfully written book. <b>-CARL SAFINA, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Beyond Words</i> and <i>Becoming Wild</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Caitlin O'Connell, PhD, is a world-renowned elephant scientist on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She is also an associate of the Harvard University Center for the Environment. She is the author of the internationally acclaimed <i>The Elephant's Secret Sense</i>, among other award-winning books. Her book <i>Elephant Don</i> is the subject of the award-winning Smithsonian documentary, <i>Elephant King</i>. O'Connell is also the cofounder and CEO of the nonprofit organization, Utopia Scientific. She has taught science writing for Stanford University and the <i>New York Times</i>.
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