{"product_id":"the-sound-of-a-wild-snail-eating","title":"The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of The Saroyan International Prize for Writing, the John Burroughs Medal, and the National Outdoor Book Award in Natural History Literature \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Brilliant.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe New York Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Exquisite.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Huffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Magical.\" --\u003ci\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Elisabeth Tova Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her encounter with a \u003ci\u003eNeohelix albolabris\u003c\/i\u003e--a common woodland snail. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater understanding of her own place in the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Intrigued by the snail's molluscan anatomy, cryptic defenses, clear decision making, hydraulic locomotion, and courtship activities, Bailey becomes an astute and amused observer, offering a candid and engaging look into the curious life of this underappreciated small animal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sound of a Wild Snail Eating\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkable journey of survival and resilience, showing us how a small part of the natural world can illuminate our own human existence, while providing an appreciation of what it means to be fully alive\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Algonquin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46352785572032,"sku":"9781616206420","price":14.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/5231\/5584\/files\/9781616206420.jpg?v=1746272282","url":"https:\/\/bookpop.shop\/products\/the-sound-of-a-wild-snail-eating","provider":"Book Pop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}