Wisdom From a Humble Jellyfish, Rani Shah
Wisdom From a Humble Jellyfish, Rani Shah
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Wisdom From a Humble Jellyfish
And Other Self-Care Rituals from Nature

Author: Rani Shah

Narrator: Soneela Nankani

Unabridged: 2 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/28/2020


Synopsis

A delightful guide to harnessing the rhythms of nature for self-care.

We could all learn a thing or two about living in balance from our friends in the plant and animal kingdom. Take, for example, the jellyfish, one of the most energy-efficient animals in the world, moving through the ocean by contracting and relaxing, with frequent breaks in between. Or the avocado tree, which can credit its existence to a mutually beneficial relationship with the pre-historic sloth, followed by some hungry, hungry humans and the advent of agriculture. And then there is the oyster, producing a pearl as the result of an immune response when a grain of sand invades her system. What better example exists of how adversity can produce something beautiful?We need look no farther than nature—from the habits of the porcupine to the sunflower to the wombat to the dragonfly—for small and simple things we can do to slow down, recharge, and living more thoughtfully, lovingly, and harmoniously.Wisdom From a Humble Jellyfish . . . is at once charming and scientific, packed with essential wisdom and practical tips worth borrowing from our plant and animal friends for life-changing self-care.

About Rani Shah

Rani Shah spent a good part of her childhood imagining she could talk to animals. She is the founder of Fuss Class News, an online South Asian-American satire news site. Her energy sources include chocolate chip cookies, making Gujarati jokes, and quite literally, the sun. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.Rani Shah spent a good part of her childhood imagining she could talk to animals. She is the founder of Fuss Class News, an online South Asian-American satire news site. Her energy sources include chocolate chip cookies, making Gujarati jokes, and quite literally, the sun. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Grace on November 11, 2022

4.45 stars. (Will possibly round up to 5. Maybe.) This book is a time machine for every STEM ecology kid who grew up in libraries. PT: intersection of art and science booklist, serotonin books, zoology books, MARE 171 booklist Remember that nonfiction, species-focused hardcover books you found in you......more

Goodreads review by Deb (Readerbuzz) on February 16, 2022

Life is rough for all of us. You'd think that once we humans managed to find ways to ensure a good supply of food and to stay warm in the icy days of winter that we'd be set. But, no, we humans are our own worst enemies. We have developed habits that destroy us from within. Rani Shah encourages us to......more

Goodreads review by Jules on April 27, 2020

today I'm sharing a great self care book for quarantine times courtesy of Dey Street books, which sent me an ARC. Wisdom from a Humble Jellyfish comes out 4/28, and it has such a unique concept: examining the natural survival mechanisms that plants and animals use to thrive in harsh environments and......more

Goodreads review by Abby on April 28, 2020

Follow me on Instagram @bookmarkedbya! *Thanks to Dey Street for the free book. This is an absolutely delightful, fascinating, and uplifting book about prioritizing self care in a world that prioritizes social media and a "go go go" mentality in every facet of life. It's also a really interesting boo......more

Goodreads review by Moonkiszt on June 21, 2021

Rani Shah's book is a fun romp through nature. For me it was a listen, and from other reviews appreciating the accompanying artwork, I suspect I'm missing an endearing element. Short, and sweet, she didn't stay long on any one creature. Still there was some element of how each creature has a lesson......more