Wild Chorus

“Wild Chorus is a heart-song of lyric writing, deep tenderness, and more-than-human wisdom. Through her extraordinary and transformative encounters with animals from wolves to whales, animal-adept Brenda Peterson affirms the vital and vivid connections between us and the rest of creation, connections that keep the world alive. This book is beautiful, brave, and important.” —Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus

“In a period of time in which so many people feel alienated from nature, Brenda Peterson seamlessly draws us into the fascinating worlds of a wide variety of nonhuman animal beings so that we can experience what life is like for them. Wild Chorus explores how, when we open up our senses and hearts to what animals are saying to one another and to us, we can rewild ourselves and feel at one with the magnificent animals with whom we share our awe-inspiring planet.” —Marc Bekoff, PhD, author of Rewilding Our Hearts and The Emotional Lives of Animals

“In Wild Chorus, Brenda Peterson demonstrates her ability to understand animals and her talent in writing about their personalities and individual traits. Her stories about wolves perfectly parallel my studies of wild wolves in Yellowstone National Park. Highly recommended!” —Rick McIntyre, author of The Alpha Female Wolf

“This is a book for animal and nature lovers like no other. Wild Chorus invites readers to discover the ways of being that wild animals can teach us all. Peterson explores how wild animals can become our guides and fellow travelers, teaching us how to find joy while adapting to a changing world.” —Mary Getten, author of Communicating with Orcas

“Peterson’s wondrous journey chasing the mysteries of animals is fascinating. The way she weaves the wisdom of other researchers so naturally with her own stories makes for an enjoyable read about her amazing animal apprentice adventures.” —Lindie O’Brien, OrcaSOS

“Nature writing at its finest: elegant, revelatory and absolutely finely crafted. A deep-sea diver, her territory is the immense psyche of the American dream.” —Joy Harjo, former US poet laureate and author of Weaving Sundown in a Scarlet Light