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MY BOOK WORLD
Agus, David B. The Book of Animal Secrets: Nature’s Lessons for a Long and Happy Life. New York: Simon, 2023.
At first I felt this book to be a bit contrived, but as I got deeper into it, I realized that the author has a seriousness of intent and purpose. From domesticated canines to “wild” animals, he intends for us to see that we have much to learn about living from our animal friends. A few things he hammers home again and again:
1) Companionship can include animals. 2) Like pigeons, pay attention to patterns; don’t take the same route to and from work each day. 3) Keep your cardiovascular system fit. Don’t smoke. Sleep in a flat position. Maintain dental hygiene. 4) Eat a diverse diet, “but stay as close to nature as possible.” Like chimps, learn to take some risks; don’t be afraid of trial-and-error learning. 5) Teamwork, like ants employ, is always a healthy way to live. These are just a few lessons learned from our wild friends.
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At first I felt this book to be a bit contrived, but as I got deeper into it, I realized that the author has a seriousness of intent and purpose. From domesticated canines to “wild” animals, he intends for us to see that we have much to learn about living from our animal friends. A few things he hammers home again and again:
1) Companionship can include animals. 2) Like pigeons, pay attention to patterns; don’t take the same route to and from work each day. 3) Keep your cardiovascular system fit. Don’t smoke. Sleep in a flat position. Maintain dental hygiene. 4) Eat a diverse diet, “but stay as close to nature as possible.” Like chimps, learn to take some risks; don’t be afraid of trial-and-error learning. 5) Teamwork, like ants employ, is always a healthy way to live. These are just a few lessons learned from our wild friends.
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