La scrittura di Brenda Peterson approfondisce i profondi legami tra esseri umani e animali, esplorando temi di fede, famiglia e ricerca di significato. La sua prosa è caratterizzata da un acuto intuito e uno stile coinvolgente che attira i lettori verso esperienze umane universali. Peterson fonde magistralmente elementi autobiografici con verità più ampie sulla condizione umana, creando opere che sono sia personali che senza tempo. Le sue narrazioni risuonano con un vasto pubblico, offrendo riflessioni sulla vita e sul nostro rapporto con il mondo che ci circonda.
When Big Pharma exec Leo Cushman is fatally stabbed, the highly intuitive Detective Anna Crane has many suspects, including Obliterate Opiates activists, a disinherited family, and an addict vowing vengeance-but her prime target is the brilliant biochemist Eleanor Kiernan, to whom Detective Crane finds herself irresistibly drawn.
The narrative explores Brenda Peterson's journey from the strict confines of Jehovah's Witnesses to confronting the reality of her abusive marriage. This pivotal experience forces her to reevaluate her beliefs, identity, and the concept of truth she has always accepted. As she navigates her struggles, the story delves into themes of faith, personal liberation, and the quest for self-discovery amid societal and religious expectations.
A picture book homage to Granny, the world's oldest orca, by environmentalist author Brenda Peterson, with stunning art by the bestselling illustrator Wendell Minor.
A non-fiction story about an endangered family of Mexican grey wolves who live in a sanctuary in the Pacific Northwest and their journey to a successful release to the wild in Mexico.
In the tradition of Peter Matthiessen's Wildlife in America or Aldo Leopold, Brenda Peterson tells the 300-year history of wild wolves in America. It is also our own history, seen through our relationship with wolves. The earliest Americans revered them. Settlers zealously exterminated them. Now, scientists, writers, and ordinary citizens are fighting to bring them back to the wild. Peterson, an eloquent voice in the battle for twenty years, makes the powerful case that without wolves, not only will our whole ecology unravel, but we'll lose much of our national soul.
A stirring book of photographs of Wolves that have been given sanctuary near Mount Rainer. Brenda Peterson's text puts the stories of the residents of Wolf Haven, and of wolves in North America, into context as she describes the behaviour patterns and social structure of wolf packs.
Everyone has a story to tell. This book shows you how to write your memoir and get it published. In addition to exploring the unique elements of crafting a memoir-story arc, point of view, dialogue, where to start, it also focuses on the self-exploration, awareness and understanding that this emotional literary project triggers.
In this powerful collection of "Sightings, " award-winning Native American author Hogan teams up with acclaimed novelist Peterson to document the serene beauty, mystery, and controversy surrounding gray whales as they migrate from Alaska to Mexico. 16-page full-color photo insert.
Brenda Peterson's reflections from her coastal home in the Pacific Northwest delve into the profound connection between nature and human experience. Through vivid observations of local wildlife and the ever-changing tides, she emphasizes the importance of healing the rift between humanity and the natural world. Her meditations, which include portraits of environmentalists and personal anecdotes, echo the philosophies of renowned nature writers. Peterson's journey serves as a call to recognize the lessons that water can impart about living harmoniously with the earth.
The narrative follows Brenda Peterson's profound connection with animals, shaped by her upbringing in the High Sierras. Through vivid storytelling, she shares experiences with wildlife, from observing grizzlies to caring for Siberian huskies in urban settings. Her work in wolf restoration and studies of marine life, including dolphins and orcas, highlight the essential bonds between humans and animals. Peterson's reflections reveal a vital truth: our existence is intertwined with the animal kingdom, offering a rich tapestry of anecdotes and insights into this relationship.