Beautiful, empathetic, and edifying for mind and spirit, this unique memoir follows naturalist Sy Montgomery's life and emotional growth via relationships and interactions she's had with an eclectic mix of nonhumans. With inspiring stories and lovely illustrations, this is a warm hug of a book—but there is profound heartbreak here, too. From dogs, pigs, and emus, to tarantulas, weasels, and tree kangaroos (and more), Montgomery lovingly and insightfully shows how "knowing someone who belongs to another species can enlarge your soul in surprising ways."