Feral
Searching for Enchantment on the Frontiers of Rewilding
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George Monbiot
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George Monbiot
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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.
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"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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- Dean P.
- 07-05-24
Loved the book, highly recommended.
In searching for recommendations on nature writing this book kept coming up in people’s top 5. I already follow the author on social media, so thought I’d give it a read.
I’m really pleased I did, it’s a brilliant book full of beautiful writing and a lot of honesty about the state of the islands we call home. At times depressing because of that honesty the thing the book inspired most was hope, which 10 years after it was written we need more than ever! Highly recommended.
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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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- Westwoodian
- 10-03-21
An important book
Read it, recommend it, share it.
Monbiot calmly but passionately lays out the case for a practical re-wilding. He shows how far policy lags behind our needs, skewed towards harmful farming and fishery practices.
It makes you see your surroundings in a new light, which only the very best books can do.
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- Neil Cruickshank
- 26-10-20
One of the most profound books I have read
I have read this twice. The second time was on audible and having the author read the book gave it even more authority. Change the way you view the ‘countryside’ with our outdated and worn out agricultural system. This book brings real hope that we can let nature rewild our land and ourselves. A must for anyone with a love of wild places.
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- Ferry41
- 08-07-22
Essential listening!
If you are interested in the environment, then there is alot here that is astonishing. This includes how agricultural subsidies are leading to policies resulting in the systematic destruction of our environment. Support for financially unviable sheep farming is leading to ecological wastelands. George Monbiot gives a passionate and engaging delivery of his material. There are also sections where Monbiot describes some of his wildlife experiences, which don't really fit logically in the text. However, they are still engaging. I think that this book is mandatory listening for anyone who cares about the natural environment and how we can best rescue it!
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