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The Secret Life of Animals: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discovering a Hidden World
Peter Wohlleben
3.68 AVERAGE
276 reviews for:
The Secret Life of Animals: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discovering a Hidden World
Peter Wohlleben
3.68 AVERAGE
Brief personal observations from the author's life in forestry and farming, peppered with references to current research. An easy and enjoyable book that asks readers to challenge assumptions about the emotional and intellectual capacity of animals.
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What a gorgeous book. I absolutely adored every moment of it. Unlike some nature/animal books that are filled with academia and deep terminology, Peter is a natural storyteller and made concepts and theories easily digestible via his oftentimes cheeky and humerus tales.
As a devout animal lover, I have often wondered about these concepts, and observed my own experiences of intelligence among various species, and am in no doubt that this book, and science as a whole, has only scratched the surface as to what animals truly do think and feel.
As a devout animal lover, I have often wondered about these concepts, and observed my own experiences of intelligence among various species, and am in no doubt that this book, and science as a whole, has only scratched the surface as to what animals truly do think and feel.
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Hat mich (wie auch schon "Das geheime Leben der Bäume") vollends überzeugt. Kann ich nur empfehlen. :)
Excellent - I learned things in a very easy, very documented and a very pleasurable way. I thought that animals were nocturnals, yes, but I didn't know why - now I do !
I also thought the book might be harder to read, but no - Peter Wohlleben is a great story teller that catches your attention and never drops it.
I also thought the book might be harder to read, but no - Peter Wohlleben is a great story teller that catches your attention and never drops it.
Great for any animal lover OR for anyone skeptical as to the depth of emotions animals are capable of.
"He is writing not as a scientist but as an observant animal lover."
- Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, introduction to Inner Life of Animals
Peter Wohlleben, who brought us the [b:The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World|28256439|The Hidden Life of Trees What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World|Peter Wohlleben|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1464281905l/28256439._SX50_.jpg|48295241] is back with the Inner Life of Animals. My same critiques of his last book are still here. I think Peter tends towards a heavy anthropomorphism when dealing with both trees and animals. I get it still. It is hard to view other species outside of our own viewpoint. In his enthusiasm FOR trees and animals, he wants to give us a reason to love them. We naturally love ourselves, so why not talk about how animals share common traits with man? But I think that can be a dangerous precedent.
That said, Wohlleben is a natural observer. And his enthusiasm is a delight. This book was just not nearly as smooth or as surprising and delightful as the Hidden Life of Trees. Still good, just not great.
Oh, and this is just Part II of Wohlleben's 'The Mysteries of Nature trilogy'. The other books are:
1. [b:The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World|28256439|The Hidden Life of Trees What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World|Peter Wohlleben|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1464281905l/28256439._SX50_.jpg|48295241] - my review
3. [b:The Secret Wisdom of Nature: Trees, Animals, and the Extraordinary Balance of All Living Things ― Stories from Science and Observation|40656946|The Secret Wisdom of Nature Trees, Animals, and the Extraordinary Balance of All Living Things ― Stories from Science and Observation|Peter Wohlleben|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1530119708l/40656946._SX50_.jpg|63189382] - my review
- Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, introduction to Inner Life of Animals
Peter Wohlleben, who brought us the [b:The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World|28256439|The Hidden Life of Trees What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World|Peter Wohlleben|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1464281905l/28256439._SX50_.jpg|48295241] is back with the Inner Life of Animals. My same critiques of his last book are still here. I think Peter tends towards a heavy anthropomorphism when dealing with both trees and animals. I get it still. It is hard to view other species outside of our own viewpoint. In his enthusiasm FOR trees and animals, he wants to give us a reason to love them. We naturally love ourselves, so why not talk about how animals share common traits with man? But I think that can be a dangerous precedent.
That said, Wohlleben is a natural observer. And his enthusiasm is a delight. This book was just not nearly as smooth or as surprising and delightful as the Hidden Life of Trees. Still good, just not great.
Oh, and this is just Part II of Wohlleben's 'The Mysteries of Nature trilogy'. The other books are:
1. [b:The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World|28256439|The Hidden Life of Trees What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World|Peter Wohlleben|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1464281905l/28256439._SX50_.jpg|48295241] - my review
3. [b:The Secret Wisdom of Nature: Trees, Animals, and the Extraordinary Balance of All Living Things ― Stories from Science and Observation|40656946|The Secret Wisdom of Nature Trees, Animals, and the Extraordinary Balance of All Living Things ― Stories from Science and Observation|Peter Wohlleben|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1530119708l/40656946._SX50_.jpg|63189382] - my review
Not as amazingly amazing as his The Hidden Life of Trees, but once again Wohlleben uses his no nonsense logic and sweetly humorous real life examples to demonstrate what we all know or should know anyway. Highly recommended.