“What does it mean to be alive?”“How do some things die?” “What happens to living things after death?” These are just a few of the many big questions which Jan Thornhill asked herself upon finding a dead hummingbird, and some of the questions she addresses in the book. Questions which you have probably asked yourself at some time. Throughout the book, the author looks for answers to these and more questions about life, death and how we cope with them. I was amazed at how many things she touches on in this book - not just dead birds! You will learn about life cycles, funeral ceremonies in different cultures, and much more!
Have you ever wondered if animals feel pain when they die? Well, if they are attacked by another animal, adrenalin is pumping through their bodies which acts as a natural pain killer. So even though those National Geographic videos of animals attacking animals look horrific, take comfort that the victims don't experience much main!
ReplyDeleteI liked this book because it tells you about the circle of life and if an animal feels death when it is killed. it is very intresting!
ReplyDeleteI meant to write "pain" in that last sentence up there.
ReplyDeleteI think that everyone should read this book. It "demystifies" death and makes it into something tangible... something you can actually wrap your head around.
ReplyDeleteThis book is very good
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