Dog Man: An Uncommon Life on a Far Away Mountain - Rilegato

Sherrill, Martha

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ISBN 10: 1594201242 ISBN 13: 9781594201240

Casa editrice: Penguin Pr, 2008

Riassunto

Chronicles the fierce determination of individualist Morie Sawataishi to ensure the survival of the Akita species after all but sixteen dogs were slaughtered for the Japanese war effort, an endeavor during which he moved his young family into Japan's remote snow country and embraced a radically unconventional lifestyle. 30,000 first printing.

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"Dog Man is an elegantly written account of a stubborn man who found meaning in old-fashioned values while his nation threw itself headlong into building an affluent, materialist, consumer-oriented society. In her wonderful journey to Japan's snow country, Martha Sherrill introduces us to a world-and a gruffly independent personality-that transcend national boundaries."
-John W. Dower, author of Embracing Defeat

"A story of a hard life and dedication to preserving a traditional dog breed in the mountains of Japan. Fascinating descriptions of life in rural Japan during World War II."
-Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation

"Here's a story of a rare life lived in sharp contact with the natural world-- not just mountain and forest, but even more with that most interesting of species, the dog. These akitas have wildness in them, enough to bring it out in those who look into their eyes. There's not a sentimental word in this book, but it will move you strongly."
--Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature

"Dog Man evokes the ancient myths: deep and quiet like high mountains in snow. Morie Sawataishi has learned from his beloved Akitas to embrace the wild. Read this book and feel that power."
--Neenah Ellis, author of If I Live to be 100

L'autore:

Martha Sherrill is a former Washington Post staff writer who specializes in penetrating profiles of difficult subjects. Her award-winning writing has appeared in Esquire and Vanity Fair among other publications. She is the author of The Buddha from Brooklyn, a work of nonfiction, and the novels My Last Movie Star and The Ruins of California.

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• Editore: Penguin Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1594201242
• ISBN 13: 9781594201240
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 237