{"product_id":"9788418087547","title":"Letters to my sheep","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLetters to My Sheep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intimate and revealing epistolary journey that recounts a woman's life with four rescued sheep in the Blue Mountains of Australia. The author combines her direct experience with these animals with a profound ethological and philosophical understanding to offer a transformative look at the relationship between humans and farm animals. A work that invites us to question our perceptions regarding the intelligence, sensitivity, and individuality of sheep, dismantling deeply rooted prejudices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured as a series of letters the author writes to her sheep, creating an intimate dialogue that transcends mere personal anecdote. Through these missives, Teya Brooks Pribac recounts her daily life with her four rescued sheep, observing their unique personalities, their ways of communicating, and their complex social relationships. The narrative is intertwined with reflections on animal behavior, the right of animals to a dignified life, and a critique of the livestock exploitation system. The author uses her academic background to analyze ovine behavior from a scientific perspective, without losing the warmth and closeness of the epistolary format. The result is a text that shifts between personal chronicle, popular science essay, and advocacy for animal rights, offering the reader a window into a world rarely viewed with such depth and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInterspecies relationships and living with rescued animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal behavior and ethology applied to sheep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal rights and critique of livestock exploitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial perception of farm animals and dismantling prejudices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRural life and connection with nature in the Australian Blue Mountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in animal rights advocacy, ethology, and the behavior of farm species, as well as those seeking a deeper perspective on the relationship between humans and animals. It will also be of great interest to people who have adopted or rescued animals, and to those who wish to reflect on the impact of industrial farming from a personal and well-founded viewpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and well-documented vision of the emotional and social lives of sheep, debunking myths about their supposed lack of intelligence or sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique approach that combines personal experience with academic rigor, offering an accessible yet profound reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTools to rethink our relationship with farm animals and the food system from an ethical and practical perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to empathy and the careful observation of other species, applicable to any interspecies relationship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Brooks Pribac, Teya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Diversa Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: ANIMALS AND SOCIETY, ANIMAL RIGHTS, ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, FARM AND LABOR ANIMALS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CONSCIOUSNESS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 146\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLetters to My Sheep offers an original proposal within the literature on animal rights by combining an attractive narrative format with rigorous and well-documented content. The work stands out for its ability to humanize farm animals without falling into sentimentality, and for providing the reader with a reading experience that informs and moves in equal measure. It is an especially relevant title for those seeking to broaden their understanding of animal behavior and wishing to explore new ways of relating to other species based on respect and critical awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DIVERSA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405691117915,"sku":"9788418087547","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841808754.jpg?v=1781830067","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418087547","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}