his astonishing book by the prizewinning, bestselling author of A Natural History of the Senses reveals Ackerman's parallel lives as an observer of the wildlife in her garden and as a telephone crisis counselor. "(Ackerman) brings a luminous and illuminating combination of sensuality, science, and speculation to whatever she considers."--San Francisco Examiner.
- ISBN10 0517361221
- ISBN13 9780517361221
- Publish Date 2 January 1999 (first published 31 March 1998)
- Publish Status Remaindered
- Imprint Random House Value Publishing
- Format Hardcover
- Language English