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Feral

Searching for Enchantment on the Frontiers of Rewilding

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Feral

By: George Monbiot
Narrated by: George Monbiot
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'Captivating. Will change the way you think about the natural world, and your place in it' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

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 re-engage 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.

© George Monbiot 2013 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

 Environment Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science Conservation Ecosystem

Critic Reviews

A genuine landmark
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)
Feral has really opened my mind to the history and possibilities of our landscape. It reflects a very real need in us all right now to be released from our claustrophobic monoculture and sense of powerlessness. To break the straight lines into endless branches. To free our land from its absent administrators. To rewild both the landscape and ourselves. It is the most positive and daring environmental book I have read. In order to change our world you have to be able to see a better one. I think George has done that (Thom Yorke)
Part personal journal, part rigorous (and riveting) natural history, but above all unbridled vision for a less cowed, more self-willed planet, this is a book that will change the way you think about the natural world, and your place in it. Big, bold and beautifully written, his vision of a rewilded world is, well, truly captivating (Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall)
It could not be more rigorously researched, more elegantly delivered, or more timely. We need such big thinking for our own sakes and those of our children. Bring on the wolves and whales, I say, and, in the words of Maurice Sendak, let the wild rumpus start (Philip Hoare)
This is prose style as auditory experience; what majesty the eye notes in the landscape is echoed in the vocabulary. ... This is nature writing prepared to go off at a tangent when it needs to, prepared to explore the byways of our passions. Yes, there is a wildness here and it's a welcome one
All stars
Most relevant
Eye opening & astounding discussion of rewilding by the ever brilliant George Monbiot. A passionate & thoughtful exploration of rewilding in various forms & locations, including our own human hunger for a more adventurous life as part of nature not separated from it. Although not for all humans, as George points out the frustrating & ridiculous laws & misplaced beliefs hindering proper rewilding in support of destructive grazing in many areas of the UK in particular. Sigh. A must read for everyone really!

Eye opening & Fascinating

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Brilliant. Well researched. Wonderful visual descriptions of areas being considered. Could easily read again and use as reference book.

Brilliant writing.

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George’s voice is the perfect frequency for this critical “how to” manual. It can be used as a blueprint for the post covid rebuild

Sooo timely and poignant

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Brilliant book. And Monbiot's narration displays the conviction he wrote the book with. Whilst not as detailed filled as I hoped going in the lack of technical details is more than made up for with his personal stories and emotional engagement with the subject matter. A Brilliant introduction to the topic.

Brilliant

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