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Soundings: Journeying North in the Company of Whales is an award-winning memoir by the talented author Doreen, taking readers on an unforgettable adventure through the enchanting Arctic landscapes, accompanied by the awe-inspiring grey whales.
This exquisite narrative transcends typical travel writing, intertwining themes of personal growth, environmental consciousness, and heartfelt reflections on motherhood. Readers are drawn into Doreen's world as she shadows the migration of grey whale mothers and their calves, all while exploring her own journey through the challenges of parenthood.
Doreen’s expedition began as a budding BBC reporter documenting the effects of climate change on indigenous whaling communities. Her experiences with an Iñupiaq family and a complex romance laid the groundwork for her desire to follow the grey whales back to their Arctic home. Soundings has received accolades such as:
This lyrical memoir is not just about nature; it offers profound insights into resilience, loss, and the deep connection between humanity and the natural world. Journeying with Doreen and her son Max, readers will discover a compelling narrative that eloquently discusses love and the delicate balance of power in our lives.
For anyone who cherishes the beauty and fragility of our planet, Soundings: Journeying North in the Company of Whales is a timeless read that resonates deeply with the spirit of exploration and understanding.
ISBN: | 9780349014937 |
Author: | Doreen Cunningham |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Virago Press Ltd |
Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
Dimensions: | 126 x 197 x 22 mm |
Publication Date: | 02 February, 2023 |
Pagination: | 320 pages, Black and white map + black and white illustration on chapter title pages |
Weight: | 254g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’