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The Sound of Feathers: Attentive Living in a World Beyond Ourselves

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Kathryn Gillespie (Author)

Contributors: Kathryn Gillespie (Author)

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BISAC categories: Nature -> Animals -> General

BISAC categories: Science -> Earth Sciences -> Geography

BISAC categories: Science -> Chemistry -> Environmental (see also Environmental Science)

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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.
ISBN-10: 1478032863
ISBN-13: 9781478032861
Author: Gillespie, Kathryn
Publisher: Duke University Press

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ISBN-13: 9781478032861

ISBN-10: 1478032863

Publish Date: February 3, 2026

On Sale Date: January 1, 0001

Language: English

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 9.0 × 6.0 × 0.7 in

Weight: 0.7 lbs

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