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How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures

Name: How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures
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Book Synopsis: WINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE in SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Finalist for the Lambda Literary Award One of TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of the Year • A PEOPLE Best New Book • A Barnes & Noble and SHELF AWARENESS Best Book of 2022 • An Indie Next Pick • One of Winter’s Most Eagerly Anticipated Books: VANITY FAIR, VULTURE, BOOKRIOT A fascinating tour of creatures from the surface to the deepest ocean floor, inviting us to envision wilder, grander, and more abundant possibilities for the way we live. “A miraculous, transcendental book.” (Ed Yong, author of An Immense World) A queer, mixed race writer working in a largely white, male field, science and conservation journalist Sabrina Imbler has always been drawn to the mystery of life in the sea, and particularly to creatures living in hostile or remote environments. Each essay in their debut collection profiles one such creature, including: the mother octopus who starves herself while watching over her eggs, the Chinese sturgeon whose migration route has been decimated by pollution and dams, the bizarre, predatory Bobbitt worm (named after Lorena), the common goldfish that flourishes in the wild, and more. Imbler discovers that some of the most radical models of family, community, and care can be found in the sea, from gelatinous chains that are both individual organisms and colonies of clones to deep-sea crabs that have no need for the sun, nourished instead by the chemicals and heat throbbing from the core of the Earth. Exploring themes of adaptation, survival, sexuality, and care, and weaving the wonders of marine biology with stories of their own family, relationships, and coming of age, How Far the Light Reaches is a shimmering, otherworldly debut that attunes us to new visions of our world and its miracles.

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Discover the wonders of the deep sea with "How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures." As the winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Science & Technology and a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award, this captivating book is not to be missed. Dive into the depths of the ocean as science and conservation journalist Sabrina Imbler takes you on a fascinating journey through the lives of unique and extraordinary sea creatures.

Imbler's debut collection of essays offers a profound exploration of the mysteries of life beneath the waves. From the mother octopus dedicatedly guarding her eggs, even at the cost of starving herself, to the Chinese sturgeon battling pollution and dams along its migration route, each story unveils the remarkable resilience and diversity of marine life.

Unveiling the underwater world in vivid detail, "How Far the Light Reaches" sheds light on the extraordinary ways in which these creatures adapt and survive in the face of adversity. Imbler's writing skillfully intertwines the wonders of marine biology with personal narratives, drawing upon their own experiences of family, relationships, and coming of age.

In these pages, you'll encounter the bizarre and predatory Bobbitt worm, whose name pays homage to the infamous Lorena Bobbitt. You'll also learn about the common goldfish that thrives in the wild, transcending the confines of captivity. Imbler's exploration of these fascinating creatures extends beyond the surface-level facts, delving into themes of family, community, sexuality, and care.

Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting and thought-provoking tales in "How Far the Light Reaches." Imbler's debut is a dazzlingly otherworldly experience, offering new perspectives on our world and its extraordinary miracles. Don't miss out on this shimmering journey into the depths of the sea.

Take the plunge and immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of "How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures." Start exploring now!

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