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Autographed Copy of The Soul of All Living Creatures by Vint Virga, DVM
- Item Number
- 275
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 80 USD to cf78fd029
- Number of Bids
- 15 - Bid History
Item Description
WINNER OF THE 2014 SILVER NAUTILUS BOOK AWARD
“Beguiling . . . Virga is passionate about his work.” –Publishers Weekly
“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
“An insightful affirmation of our love of animals.” –Kirkus Reviews
“Enjoyable and electrifying reading.” –The Inquisitive Mind
“Animal lovers will appreciate this tribute to the connection between humans and animals.” –Booklist
“Intriguing … a winning work.” –Spirituality and Practice
Nearly two out of three American families share their homes with pets; one-half to two-thirds of that group see their pets as full-fledged family members. We speak of our pets as if they’re our children, invite them into our beds with us, celebrate their birthdays, take them on vacations, and even leave messages for them on the answering machine. Craving even more contact with animals, 143 million guests flock to zoos and wildlife parks each year in North America. What is it about animals that makes us feel such a strong kinship with them?
“I believe that the answer to that question lies in the sense of belonging we feel in the company of other creatures,” says veterinarian and animal behaviorist Dr. Vint Virga. “In the presence of animals, we find true acceptance. Alone with them, our self-consciousness dissolves.”
Drawing on his thirty years’ experience working with animals both domestic and wild, Virga’s book THE SOUL OF ALL LIVING CREATURES: What Animals Can Teach Us About Being Human recounts true stories from Virga’s practice to examine the profound connections we forge with animals, and to explore the world from their viewpoint.
“We think that humans and animals express themselves in dramatically different ways, but if you look closely, that’s not really true,” says Virga. “Animals are just much more aware of the signals that they communicate with than we are. Part of my goal is to unlock the mysteries of animal behavior so we can have a new perspective on what is happening in our day-to-day lives on a less obvious level.”
For over twenty years, Dr. Vint Virga has been a distinguished practitioner and leader in veterinary medicine, recognized for his insights into our relationships with animals. As a specialist in veterinary behavioral medicine and consultant to zoos and wild animal parks, his expertise spans the animal kingdom from dogs and cats to wild species such as leopards, gibbons, wolves, and giraffes. He has served as an advisor to leading U.S. corporations, professional associations, and animal welfare organizations and has appeared as a featured guest on ABC World News, National Geographic Explorer, and PBS Nature. As a writer, he has been awarded with two MacDowell Fellowships and a George and Kate Kendall Fellowship. Dr. Virga lives in southern New England with his wife, daughter, and two Norwegian forest cats.
Item Special Note
Dr. Virga will sign the book with a personalized inscription for the winner of this item.
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