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Feral
- Searching for Enchantment on the Frontiers of Rewilding
- Narrated by: George Monbiot
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
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In Feral, George Monbiot, one of the world's most celebrated radical thinkers, offers a riveting tale of possibility and travel in the wild.
How many of us sometimes feel that we are scratching at the walls of this life, seeking to find our way into a wider space beyond? That our mild, polite existence sometimes seems to crush the breath out of us? Feral is the lyrical and gripping story of George Monbiot's efforts to reengage with nature and discover a new way of living. He shows how, by restoring and rewilding our damaged ecosystems on land and at sea, we can bring wonder back into our lives. Making use of some remarkable scientific discoveries, Feral lays out a new, positive environmentalism, in which nature is allowed to find its own way.
Critic reviews
"Captivating. Will change the way you think about the natural world, and your place in it." (Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall)
"George Monbiot is always original - both in the intelligence of his opinions and the depth and rigour of his research. In this unusual book he presents a persuasive argument for a new future for the planet, one in which we consciously progress from just conserving nature to actively rebuilding it." (Brian Eno)
"A Book of Revelations for our times." (Farley Mowat)
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- Ryan Smith
- 22-09-22
A pioneer of a book
This book has been referenced a few times by other re-wilding books as the start of a movement, and its not wrong. It shows (at least to me) that the real disaster looming is not a climate disaster (although that is important) but an ecological one. Its just pushing me to do more rewilding where I can and donate money to good causes.
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- rita-mae mann
- 23-12-20
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Fascinating listen with a wonderful dry humour. I would highly recommend it to any person.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-10-22
Phenomenal
What a labour of love this book is. Every chapter was thought-provoking and well argued, and the glimmers of hope for a wilder future are so beautifully and passionately written. 10/10
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- Anonymous User
- 03-03-20
important book
sometimes joyful, sometimes hard to here. overall an inspiring book with a very important message.
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- Mr. Christopher J. Burchell
- 15-02-21
Very rewarding listen
Really impressed with the quality of prose and fascinating facts and insights on rewilding and landscape management. Recommended
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- Michelle Dawn Fleming
- 06-01-23
Very interesting snippets on rewilding issues
Short chapters, each on a different idea. Learn about issues surrounding rewilding illustrated with the author's personal
anecdotes. Interesting but not stuffy.
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- M H Mills
- 07-02-20
A wonderful book
I think this book is very important and inspiring . I wish success for anybody trying to encourage what it all says.
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- Stuart Mathieson
- 07-09-20
Packs an ecological punch after a slow start.
George writes beautifully about the natural world but starts off like a man having an ecological mid-life crisis. Once George gets onto his favourite topic of upland farming and conservation he's a man possessed. This makes for an impassioned argument which had me humming and nodding my approval. The backing up of some of his claims ring a little hollow but this is none the less a book not afraid to ask difficult questions.
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- Rich
- 27-10-21
Fantastic work
The cover and subject looked interesting although I’d never heard of the author before - I’m glad I tried! Educational, thought provoking, great narrative throughout - a must read (or listen) for anyone who thinks they have good awareness of nature and conservation
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- Duncan Cameron
- 22-02-23
Outstanding
This is a wonderful book - well researched, beautifully paced, politically and culturally punchy and at turns unsettling, hopeful and poetic.
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