
How to Speak Whale
A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication
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Narrated by:
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Tom Mustill
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By:
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Tom Mustill
About this listen
THIS REVOLUTIONARY AUDIOBOOK FEATURES PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD BLUE WHALE VOICES, DOLPHIN ORCHESTRAS AND SOUNDBATHS FROM BENEATH THE SEA.
Wildlife filmmaker Tom Mustill had always liked whales. But when one breached onto his kayak, nearly killing him, he became obsessed.
This book traces his extraordinary investigation into the deep ocean and the cutting-edge science of animal translation.
What would it take to speak with a whale? Are we ready for what they might say?
MORE PRAISE FOR HOW TO SPEAK WHALE
‘One of the most exciting and hopeful books I have read in ages’ SY MONTGOMERY, AUTHOR OF THE SOUL OF AN OCTOPUS
‘A narrative that will expand your concept of language and deepen your understanding of the many ways there are to be alive … It left me inspired’ MERLIN SHELDRAKE, AUTHOR OF ENTANGLED LIFE
‘A must-read … a hugely engaging personal story of a journey into the future of human-animal communication facilitated by delving into its past’ NEW SCIENTIST
‘Fascinating and deeply humane’ GRETA THUNBERG
‘A rich, enthralling, brilliant book that opens our eyes and ears to worlds we can scarcely imagine’ GEORGE MONBIOT, AUTHOR OF REGENESIS
‘Tantalizing … Think how transformative it would be if we could chat with whales about their love lives or their sorrows or their thoughts on the philosophy of language’ ELIZABETH KOLBERT, NEW YORKER
©2022 Tom Mustill (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers LimitedBeautiful, thought-provoking, and profound.
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Beautifully written and performed, a daily joy to play
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Fascinating, I’ve listened to it twice
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An amazing story and n insight into the dangers and potential in the near future
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Lovely
Incredible
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Educational & Enchanting
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Seriously, this researcher knows his stuff about whales. He charts his first close encounter with a humpback whale who breaches on him to trying to understand speech of whales… and not only that, but the communications between other species.
You’ll never look at other animals in the same way again.
I’ve always maintained that mankind Is arrogant in thinking we have better brains/communication/rights than other creatures: this author seems to come to the same conclusion.
This book ends with 5 minutes of just sea noises (whales and other creatures).
Brilliant… just brilliant!!
Best Audio Listen for a while!
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I highly recommend the audio book because you will be treated to some of the sounds of these wonderful animals.
it's a book I have shared snippets from with my friends and family and will probably gift. if I am truthful, I am a bit rubbish at sticking with books to the end. This one I did and will certainly return to.
The book highlights the importance of emotional connection with our Wild kin. We protect what we care about. At the time of writing this review, Whales are being used by Humans to fish for Krill on an industrial level. The Krill are their food and food for many other species, including seabirds such as Penguin and Albatross. I hope that this has ceased by the time you read this, but please do search for the ways you can help our marine ecosystems and all who inhabit them. This book is a wonderful reminder that Humans can be a force for good too.
Fascinating and essential listening
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Altered world view
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On the other hand, this book will teach you a lot about whales, their languages and their societies.
Definitely worth a listen!
Beautiful and informative
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