Animal Kind

Lessons on Love, Fear and Friendship from the Wild

By: Emma Lock

Narrated by: Justine Eyre

The beauty of animal companionship.

For hundreds of years, humans and animals have had special bonds with each other. We've lived side-by-side through thick and thin - these relationships are not just about raising pets and farm animals. Our animal companions offer inspiration, friendship, health, and real-life opportunities for recovery that we can't achieve alone.

True stories of animal therapy: In Animal Kind, Emma Lock of YouTube fame shares stories of the incredible ways that animals keep us healthy and happy, physically and mentally. You'll be inspired by the tales of remarkable recovery, from vision-impaired individuals who have gained independence with the help of seeing-eye dogs, to the woman who found new life as an equestrian champion after an arm amputation.

Friendship in surprising places: The stories in Animal Kind feature an array of relationships that may surprise you. Even wild animals like snakes and racoons have been known to offer life-changing companionship. With each story, you'll learn fun facts about the featured species and hear from the people who love them. You'll also hear the never-before-told story of how animals changed Emma's life for good.

©2020 Emma Lock (P)2020 Tantor

AMAZING

I LOVE how unique the stories are. I honestly cried a couple times throughout.

❤

I Absolutely loved it!! The story's were amazing and it just goes to show how amazing animals are😊

Good story.

Had to take this in bits. The narrator was like nails on a chalkboard for me. Accents done well but sentences were run on or all finished in a weird breathless cadence. Kinda ruined the experience.

Heartwarming

Very quick listen to and follow along with. Heartwarming, empowering. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to while doing chores!

Beautiful

I follow the author on YouTube and her positive attitude/love for animals made me want to read her book the stories where all so beautiful and well told as a animal lover myself it was beautiful to hear all these unique stories inspired by loving animals doing what they do best being the best of friends and companions to man kind

Lovely book

I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of short stories. They are emotionally moving, entertaining, and thought provoking.

The narrator has a weird cadence to her voice and often reads in such a way that a whole paragraph sounds like a single run-on sentence. I found myself wanting to tell her to "Breathe!" At the same time, she does voices, accents, and emotions very well.

For sure, though, if you don't have the time or patience for a printed copy of this book, the beautiful stories within are well worth the small discomfort sometimes caused by the narrator.

Animal Kind

This is one of the best true accounts of a persons life I’ve ever read, the story is very warm and shows a lot of emotion and love for her pets and told of other parts of her life as well. I recommend this book to anyone who loves animals.

BEAT BOOK EVER

I LOVED IT. keep writing books emma lock your a great author. Great job with this book

Good Listen but wanted more

I felt like this could have been more, I loved the stories but instead of talking about the stories impact afterward Em just gave information on the animal featured instead of tying to story into a lesson as the subtitle says. The VA had an almost robotic sound to her voice sometimes which made it a bit strange to listen to but it was overall a good book. I probably wouldn't recommend to someone looking for a deep read but it is something nice and light for those who aren't looking for anything you need to be truly invested in

The pure love we all have for our creatures<3

I have been a follower and supporter of Em for over 7yrs now and counting. To say I enjoy anything and everything she puts her amazing beautiful talent to would be an understatement!! This book will always give me a deep appreciation for the love of our animals and a must read over and over . <3 Love you Em!! I see you and I thank you for sharing YOU and always being upfront and lifting to so many others 🙏🏼