From the rustle of a crow's wings to the cool touch of moss on a stone wall, to the quiet determination of a worm crossing a sidewalk, The Sound of Feathers invites readers to notice the small wonders of life all around them. These fleeting details hold surprising truths about humanity's connection to nature, the complex relationships of care and harm in which we are entangled, our responsibilities to other species, and what it means to be fully present in the world. Through vivid storytelling and deeply personal reflections, Kathryn Gillespie invites us to slow down, pay attention, and think differently about our everyday lives so that we might imagine shared futures of flourishing. She urges us to confront the forces that separate us from the natural world and find more compassionate ways of living in harmony with it. Gillespie reminds us that the quiet, often overlooked moments in life are where the most profound insights and connections begin.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"The Sound of Feathers will touch, educate, and transform a wide audience. Vibrating with a love that encompasses readers themselves, this strong, powerful, and important book is a joy to read."-Carol J. Adams, author of, The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegan Critical Theory
"Through deeply moving storytelling, The Sound of Feathers makes it clear that paying careful attention to, and developing deep respect for, the magnificence around us will make the world a better place-a unified community-for all to enjoy-human and nonhuman alike. It is a wonderful, thought-provoking, and powerful work of art that will change heads and hearts, rewild us, and save the world for future generations. A must read for a broad audience."-Marc Bekoff, author of, The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy?and Why They Matter
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Produkt-Hinweis
Maße
Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-4780-2940-3 (9781478029403)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Kathryn Gillespie is Associate Director of the Center for Food Systems Transformation at the University of San Diego and author of The Cow with Ear Tag.
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction. Listening for the Sound of Feathers 1
1. Knowing Our Haunted Homes 18
2. Journeys Ended Here 39
3. The Scent of the Spectral 68
4. Consumed by Desire 96
5. Ghosts in the Garden 121
6. On Cows in the Woods 147
Coda. A Thunder of Wings 172
Notes 179
Bibliography 191
Index
