{"title":"Rebecca Giggs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRebecca Giggs\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebrated Australian author and environmental writer who delves deep into the natural world and our complex relationship with it. Her captivating prose and insightful observations bring to life the intricate connections between humans and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eFathoms: The World in the Whale\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the life of whales and the broader implications of their existence in today's world. Giggs masterfully intertwines science, history, and personal narrative to reflect on how whales and their conservation impact our understanding of the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRebecca Giggs’ writing is known for its eloquence, depth, and thought-provoking nature. Her books are perfect for readers who are passionate about environmental issues, wildlife, and the delicate balance of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the wonders of the natural world with Rebecca Giggs' enlightening and beautifully crafted works.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fathoms-the-world-in-the-whale","title":"Fathoms: the world in the whale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFathoms: the world in the whale\u003c\/em\u003e by Rebecca Giggs is a mesmerising blend of natural history, philosophy, and science that takes readers on an extraordinary journey into the depths of our oceans, guided by the enigmatic lives of whales. Giggs begins her narrative with a profound, personal encounter—a humpback whale stranded on an Australian beach. This poignant moment sparks her curiosity about how these majestic creatures are affected by the rapidly changing environment and our ever-evolving relationship with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith eloquent prose, Giggs delves into the complexities of whale behaviour and ecology, shedding light on their astonishing variety of vocalisations, including 'pop' songs that span vast oceanic expanses. We accompany her as she investigates the life cycle and societal structures of whales, some so elusive that they remain unnamed by science. Giggs' exploration extends beyond the natural world, examining how modern technology influences our connection with these giants of the sea and pondering the future of both whales and humanity amidst an ecological crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative takes readers across continents, from the shores of Australia to the whaling ships of Japan. We witness the impact of plastic pollution on marine life, confront ethical questions about wildlife conservation, and discover the profound relationships between living organisms within the marine ecosystem, all through Giggs' profoundly insightful and poetic lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmulating the spirit of naturalists like Rachel Carson and thinkers like John Berger, \u003cem\u003eFathoms\u003c\/em\u003e presents a kaleidoscopic view of one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. Giggs' work stands as a testament to the beauty and interconnectivity of life on Earth, urging us to reflect on our moral obligations to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis award-winning book has captured the attention and admiration of critics and readers alike:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The book is a masterpiece. I am astonished that it is Giggs's first, for it reads like the work of a far more experienced author ... Giggs's exquisite prose is so striking as to be almost poetic, pulling the reader up constantly, either to savour a particularly apposite phrase, or to ponder a deep, unexpected connection. If a whale warrants a pause, then \u003cem\u003eFathoms\u003c\/em\u003e warrants many.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Tim Flannery, The Australian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fathoms is perhaps the finest book written about whales since \u003cem\u003eMoby Dick\u003c\/em\u003e was published 170 years ago. It's also one of the best accounts I've ever read of the interaction, intended and unintended, between humans and other species - a work of genuinely literary imagination.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Verlyn Klinkenborg, New York Review of Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Widens the aperture of our attention with a literary style so stunning that the reader may forget to blink ... In a story that extends across several continents, Ms. Giggs marshals lapidary language to give the crisis a compelling voice. Her prose, like the oceans in which her subjects roam, is immersive; her sentences submerge us in a sea of sensations ... More descriptive than prescriptive concerning the plight of whales and, by implication, the health of the Earth. But as with George Orwell's \u003cem\u003eShooting an Elephant\u003c\/em\u003e and E.B. White's \u003cem\u003eDeath of a Pig\u003c\/em\u003e, Ms. Giggs, tending the final hours of a humpback on an Australian beach, reminds us that paying attention to the close of another creature's life can be its own form of moral instruction.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Danny Heitman, The Wall Street Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFathoms: the world in the whale\u003c\/em\u003e transcends traditional nature writing by encapsulating a world where science meets lyrical storytelling, making it an essential read for anyone keen to understand the profound and intricate connections between humans and the marine world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45691877556460,"sku":"9781925321388","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781925321388.jpg?v=1725549579"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/rebecca-giggs.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}