What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality: Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures

by Diana L. Guerrero

Book Overview

Will help you understand why animals touch the soul, and explore your own answer to the question: "Do animals have souls?"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1893361845
• ISBN13: 9781893361843
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Skylight Paths Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A Warm and Wonderful Read

A beautifully written glimpse into the psyche of both humans and animals. As a writer I enjoyed Ms Guerrero's descriptions of her personal interactions with both tame and wild animals and felt very much a part of her adventures. Prior to reading Diana's book I thought I knew my buddy, a 100lb Akita, very well. Now I not only notice my dog's subtle clues but have a greater understanding of their meaning. This is a "must read" for all lovers of the spiritual messages of nature.Robena June Schaerf, author of Granton Manor and Morgan's Ridge

Learn From the Animals...

Don't think that Diana Guerrero advocates a new spiritual fad in advocating that we humans emulate animals. Aesop knew you can't be a human in dog's clothing. Guerrero asks us to stop, turn off the computer, TV, cell phone, and most of all our mental noise, and get attuned to the fundamentals through our animal teachers. She strikes the right balance between addressing humans' shortcomings and addressing the positive and negative qualities of animals. Authoritative, with intelligent discourse on nature, zoology, animal and human behavior, and religious teachings, this book is a great addition to your library as you search for higher meaning.

Thoughtful adventure

Diana's book is a gift to all of us who are not as animal savvy as we should be. This book came to me just as I aquired a new little kitten. This isn't a book on animal "How To's", but rather a journey to understanding animal behavior. I found it to be an inspiration to me with respect to raising and understanding my kitten. This book is well thought out and very well written. Thank you Diana. Kathy London

A Reminder of the Profound Interconnection of Life

Ms. Guerrero has a magical way with animals and with words. I found her book to be an easy and enjoyable read - reminding me of the profound interconnection of life and the incredible wisdom to be learned from our fellow creatures. I loved the personal, heartwarming stories she shares to illustrate the lessons.

FABulous book for any animal lover or spiritual seeker!

This book is a great collection of stories about animals and their humans--and how animals have helped them. Chapter 8 is a valuable handbook that helps develop a better understanding of animals and improve your relationships with ALL animals. Chapters include:Preface: Becoming a Spiritual AnimalLoyalty of the DogPlayfulness of the OtterPower of the Polar BearHeart of the LionCall of the WolfMind of the DolphinWisdom of the OwlAfterword: Creatures of the DivineThe book is very touching. In it the author shares her insights--which is no small task as she has worked with wild and domestic animals for over twenty-five years. She reveals many interesting animal behavior secrets and her own stories, too. (I cried when I read the Afterword when the author talks about animal souls and her journey with her beloved, Clyde.) I've purchased a bunch to give as gifts and recommend that you do, too!Don't miss this book!