{"product_id":"the-sound-of-a-wild-snail-eating","title":"The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating","description":"Winner of the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing\nWinner of the John Burroughs Medal\nWinner of the National Outdoor Book Award in Natural History Literature\n\n“Brilliant.” —The New York Review of Books\nIn a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Elisabeth Tova Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her encounter with a Neohelix albolabris—a common woodland snail.\nWhile an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater understanding of her own place in the world.\nIntrigued by the snail’s molluscan anatomy, cryptic defenses, clear decision making, hydraulic locomotion, and courtship activities, Bailey becomes an astute and amused observer, offering a candid and engaging look into the curious life of this underappreciated small animal.\nThe Sound of a Wild Snail Eating is a remarkable journey of survival and resilience, showing us how a small part of the natural world can illuminate our own human existence, while providing an appreciation of what it means to be fully alive.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1565126068\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1565126068.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Elisabeth Tova Bailey\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41516685262906,"sku":"DBV.1565126068.G","price":10.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1565126068-0.jpg?v=1783749656","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-sound-of-a-wild-snail-eating","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}