First published 2015
Naturalist Sy Montgomery forges an unexpected bond with a giant Pacific octopus. As she gains the octopus's trust, she uncovers the creature's remarkable intelligence and emotional depth. But when the octopus is moved to a new home, Montgomery must grapple with the ethics of captivity and her own complex feelings. In the end, she discovers the profound lessons this extraordinary animal has to teach us about the natural world and our place in it.
Genres: nature, animals, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, human-animal-bond
272 pages · Paperback · Washington Square Press