The Soul of All Living Creatures: What Animals Can Teach Us About Being Human
By Vint Virga, DVM
Read by Vint Virga, DVM
Unabridged
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2 Formats: Library CD
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2 Formats: MP3 CD
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ISBN: 9798200030996
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ISBN: 9798200031016
| Runtime: | 6.30 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Winner of the 2014 Silver Nautilus Book Award
In The Soul of All Living Creatures, Virga draws from his decades in veterinary practice to reveal how we can enrich our own appreciation of life, enhance our character, nurture our relationships, and deepen our grasp of spirituality. Virga discerningly illuminates basic traits shared by both humans and animals and makes animal behavior meaningful, relevant, and easy to understand.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“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
“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
“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
“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
“Animal lovers will appreciate this tribute to the connection between humans and animals.” —Booklist
“A veterinarian who specializes in
behavioral medicine examines the spiritual bond between humans and their pets…Virga,
who describes numerous instances from his practice, is convinced by his own
experiences and modern research that ‘animals’ neurons are very much the same
as ours, generating images, emotions, memories and thoughts’…They help us focus
on the moment and experience the ‘heights of joy as well as heart-wrenching
depths of sorrow,’ and they make us feel more connected to ‘the greater world
in which we live.’ An insightful affirmation of our love of animals.” —Kirkus Reviews
“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
“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
Animal lovers will appreciate this tribute to the connection between humans and animals. —Booklist
Author
Author Bio: Vint Virga DVM
Vint Virga, DVM, has been a distinguished practitioner and leader in veterinary medicine for over twenty-five years and is recognized for his insights into our relationships with animals. As a specialist in veterinary behavioral medicine and a consultant to zoos and wildlife parks, he has used his expertise throughout the animal kingdom. He has been a featured guest on PBS’s Nature and National Geographic Explorer. He lives in southern New England with his wife, daughter, and their two Norwegian forest cats.
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| Available Formats : | Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction |
| Runtime: | 6.30 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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