An awe-inspiring narrative about the power of nature and our place within it, from the creator of , filmmaker Craig FosterMy Octopus Teacher
â is an important book. . . . This book isn't about learning how to be wild but rather a guide to recognizing and reconnecting with the wild in and around us. It is a book that will inspire hope.â â Jane GoodallAmphibious Soul
An adventure story, love story, travelogue, naturalist memoir, and spiritual guide, Craig Foster's is a scientist and adventurerâs perspective on ârewildingââdeveloping a deep connection to our animal selves that can reinvigorate our lives. Told in Craigâs warm and passionate voice, this extraordinary book will change not only the way we interact with the natural world, but the way we fundamentally see ourselves.Amphibious Soul
A decade ago, living in a city and feeling exhausted and empty, Craig decided to return to his birthplaceâthe Cape of Good Hopeâand dive into the great African Sea forest each day. His daily oceanic adventures not only helped him ârewildâ, but helped him come to see his own âamphibious soulâ as a powerful metaphor for the human condition. We homo sapiens are by nature wild animals attempting to exist in a docile world. So how can we reclaim our wildness in a world that wants us to stay so tamed?
An extraordinary literary work, is a riveting narrative filled with meticulous descriptions of an adventure in the natural world that speaks to readers on an intimate level, challenging us to consider our personal relationship to nature, and inspiring us to realign our daily practices to help save the global ecosystem. Whether we live close to nature or in an urban jungle, Craig shows us how to nurture our individual wildness, tap into our empathy, and deepen our love for all living things. He teaches us to track the wild around us, and by doing so become present in the moment and revel in being wondrously alive.Amphibious Soul
Featuring breathtaking original photos and QR codes that access mini-videos of never-seen-before animal interactions, is a remarkable experience that will transform us and ultimately our world.Amphibious Soul