In this stunning, poetic and life-affirming book, US National Book Award finalist Cy Montgomery talks about 13 animal friends who have played an important role in her life. Each animal is wonderful, and completely different in its own way. Just being close to any animal is already a lesson, because they all know something that people cannot. Communication with creatures belonging to other species enriches the soul in an amazing way. No one knows this better than author, naturalist and adventurer Cy Montgomery. To write her books, Sai traveled the world a lot, while she came across the rare and most beautiful animals on the planet - from tarantulas to tigers. Sai's life constantly intersects with the creatures she meets and talks about.