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. Montgomery, who has worked closely with the aquarium, reads from a chapter about octavia, a giant pacific octopus that had been at. Sy montgomery books list of books by author sy montgomery. She is the winner of the 2009 new england independent booksellers association nonfiction award, the 2010 childrens book guild. Octavia is the octopus montgomery comes to know best. Cosmos and culture a new book delves deeply, and emotionally, into the intelligence of octopuses. 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.
In the soul of an octopus, new hampshire naturalist sy montgomery recounts the life and times of a fantastically complex animal. An international team of scientists with varied focuses work together on a remote south pacific island to study octopus behaviors. It went viral, indicating the widespread fascination with these mysterious, almost alienlike creatures. This time, sy montgomery, naturalist and author of the national book award finalist soul of an octopus, reads from her recently released book how to be a good creature.
Inspired by a visit to an aquarium and an encounter with an octopus, montgomery investigates the intelligence of these creatures, speculating on their emotional and rational capabilities while. Sy montgomery is seized by her curiosity of octopuses, and travels to the new england aquarium to meet one. The soul of an octopus finalist for the national book award for nonfiction new york times bestseller starred booklist and library journal editors spring pick a huffington post notable nonfiction book of the year one of the best books of the month on goodreads library journal best scitech book of the year an american library association notable book of the year sy montgomerys. The soul of an octopus by sy montgomery the readers room. Sy montgomery, author of the new york times bestselling and national book award finalist book soul. 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 surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature. Come hook a book was the watchword of this small independent bookstore, however, and the owner managed to persuade me that i would easily be hooked by a naturalistjournalist investigation of octopus lives. Sy montgomery is the author of 20 books for adults and kids, including the soul of an octopus and the good good pig, her memoir of life with her pig, christopher hogwood. The octopus scientists scientists in the field series. Father, lawyer, jogger, hiker, and the organizer of the las vegas nonfiction book club. The octopus scientists scientists in the field series kindle edition by sy montgomery, keith ellenbogen. Chip reid visits scientists at new england aquarium in boston, and the marine biological laboratory in woods hole, mass. Sy montgomery has published nearly 20 books for both adults and children and they have garnered many honors.
An octopus floats against a backdrop of blue ocean off hawaii. Two weeks on moorea, in french polynesia, snorkeling and diving around the reefs off the coast, admiring the abundant life, and learning about octopuses. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the octopus scientists scientists in the field series. Sy montgomerys most popular book is the soul of an octopus. Join author sy montgomery as she reads an excerpt from her book, how to be a good creature. Finalist for the 2015 national book award for nonfiction new york times bestseller sy montgomerys. 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.
Ill be cheering for montgomerys book to climb even higher in the ranks. The soul of an octopus can an octopus have a mind and. The book is for readers from age 8 through 88 and older. In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist sy montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. Sy montgomery s the soul of an octopus is part memoir and part expose on the world of octopuses. In 2011 sy montgomery wrote a feature for orion magazine entitled deep intellect about her friendship with a sensitive, sweetnatured octopus named athena and the grief she felt at her death. Theres nothing better than talking to an octopus fan. The giant pacific octopus is considered so fearsome that few dare engage with it, but in her new book sy montgomery recounts a. Montgomery spent countless hours studying these otherworldly beings while writing her book, the soul of an octopus.
The mollusks are intelligent, playful and full of surprises, according to sy montgomery, author of the book. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness. Sy montgomery writes award winning books for children and adults. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness, sy montgomerys 2015 text seems awfully fixated on oblivious humans, while offering only a surfacelevel, diluted view of the souls the title purports to give prominence to. Jun 25, 2015 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. 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. May 26, 2015 an international team of scientists with varied focuses work together on a remote south pacific island to study octopus behaviors. These leggy cephalopods, long a prominent player in human fear of the ocean depths, are the subject of a touching yet informative new book by sy montgomery, the soul of an octopus. Jun 05, 2016 in the soul of an octopus, the american author and naturalist sy montgomery seeks to demonsterise the intriguing creatures. The octopus is one of the most bizarre life forms on earth. The soul of an octopus book by sy montgomery official.
Jun 10, 2015 an octopus floats against a backdrop of blue ocean off hawaii. See all books authored by sy montgomery, including the soul of an octopus. 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. In this book from the author of the bestselling memoir the good good pig, sy montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature. Sy montgomery talks about her book the soul of an octopus, in which she argues that these creatures, who couldnt be more different from us physically, are actually more like us, intellectually. Jul 07, 2016 in this book from the author of the bestselling memoir the good good pig, sy montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature.
A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness, and the good good pig. Sy montgomery is a naturalist, documentary scriptwriter, and author of twenty acclaimed books of nonfiction for adults and children, including the national book award finalist the soul of an octopus and the memoir the good good pig, a new york times bestseller. Saving the worlds strangest parrot was awarded the 2011 sibert medal. 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 octopusa surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creatureand the remarkable connections it makes with humans.
Some of you may know that i wrote an entire book about our aquarium and about our octopus. This is more recent book about animals who its a memoir memoir and and animals. The soul of an octopus book by sy montgomery official publisher. 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. Photo of the soul of an octopus sy montgomery for nature book. Montgomery discusses her book thursday, june 4, at town hall. May 28, 2015 in the soul of an octopus, new hampshire naturalist sy montgomery recounts the life and times of a fantastically complex animal. So im gonna read to you from my recent book how to be a good creature. The soul of an octopus by sy montgomery wisconsin public. But for being a book entitled the soul of an octopus. Discover the soul of an octopus with sy montgomery youtube. She is author of more than 20 books, including the soul of an octopus. She is the winner of the 2009 new england independent booksellers association nonfiction award, the 2010 childrens book guild nonfiction award, the henry bergh award for nonfiction.
Sy montgomery is an author, adventurer, and naturalist. Soul of an octopus cover las vegas nonfiction book club. If there is a mother nature, her name is sy montgomery. The soul of an octopus finalist for the national book award for nonfiction new york times bestseller starred booklist and library journal editors spring pick a huffington post notable nonfiction book of the year one of the best books of the month on goodreads library journal best scitech book of the year an american library association notable book of the year sy montgomery s. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness by sy montgomery published in. The recipient of numerous honors, including lifetime achievement awards from the humane society and the new england booksellers. Sy montgomerys 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. Sy montgomery, author of the new york times bestselling and national book award finalist book soul of an octopus, gives us a glimpse. Soul of an octopus a joyful exploration into the wonder of.
Another new york times bestseller from the author of the good good pig, this. Montgomery hat mehr als 20 bucher geschrieben, darunter rendezvous mit einem oktopus englisch. Sy montgomery born february 7, 1958, is a naturalist, author and scriptwriter who writes for children as well as adults. The good good pig, her memoir of life with her pig, christopher hogwood, is an international bestseller. Montgomery, who has worked closely with the aquarium, reads from a chapter about octavia, a giant pacific octopus that had been at the aquarium. A surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness is a 2015 nonfiction book by naturalist and author sy montgomery. Sy montgomery is a naturalist, documentary scriptwriter, and author of twenty acclaimed books of nonfiction for adults and children, including the national book. 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. Sy montgomery has 39 books on goodreads with 122221 ratings. Keith ellenbogen specializes in underwater photography and videography, documenting marine life to showcase the beauty of nature, inspire social change, and protection of the natural world.
In soul of an octopus, an invertebrate steals our hearts. Sep 20, 2016 the soul of an octopus is sy montgomerys exploration into the mysterious nature of the octopus. The last speech in the book ends on a note that is both challenging and upbeat. 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. The soul of an octopus by sy montgomery wisconsin public radio. The following version of this book was used to create the guide.
The extraordinary life of christopher hogwood, and more on. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the octopus scientists scientists in. In the soul of an octopus, sy chronicles a growing scientific appreciation of the octopuss. Oct 23, 2019 but for being a book entitled the soul of an octopus.
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