I went through a primatology phase in middle school. Though I had always wanted to be an English teacher, reading about the female pioneers in the field made me want to trek to remote areas and study humans' closest relatives: the great apes. Since then I have fed my interest by reading book on the subject and I must say, this is my favorite read in a decade or so.

Although it is scientific writing it is very accessible. I love that it takes a holistic view at the great apes.

An excellent intellectual journey into the world of primates, which takes into account not only scientific observations, but equally their mental representations. Although the level is highly scientific, it is written in a way which does not send you back to university to understand. Highly recommended to anyone driven by scientific curiosity about primates and their complex relationship with the human world.