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| Souls in the Sea: Dolphins, Whales, and Human Destiny | 
| Author: Scott Taylor
Publisher: Frog Books
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 463986
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 330
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 0.9
ISBN: 1583940715
Dewey Decimal Number: 599.5
EAN: 9781583940716
ASIN: 1583940715
Publication Date: February 21, 2003
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Condition: Brand new copy!
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| Customer Reviews:
 Rock your world ... with breaking waves May 15, 2003
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Brilliant. A rollicking, sometimes breathless combination of mythology and science. Though it may take a bit of squinting effort now and then to bring your brain around this whole new way of thinking, its worth the effort. Indeed, Taylor will crack your mind wide open ... and the possibilites will flood right in, like a rising tide. Anyone who's experienced a profound awakening at the side of a dolphin will find some explanations here, and anyone wishing to take a new look at human history will appreciate Taylor's bravery in tackling such a panorama. Anyone want to start a chat board on this one? Bet we could get Taylor to join in ...
Extraordinary May 12, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you like all creatures of this world and are interested in the oceans/rivers for their unusual variety of living things and all that they [oceans and the creatures] can teach you, you'll like this book: an extraordinary concept for modern man in its historic context. A rare treasure. Not to be missed. Buy this book and read it! It will change your life, or, at least, your perception of your life and environment. A must for all sailors and those who spend their lives, or part of their lives on, or near, the sea.
Souls in the Sea May 12, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
SOULS IN THE SEA, by Scott Taylor.
Since the 65 species of whales / dolphins may have been consciously evolving for over 30 million years; it does not surprise me that this well researched "ground/wave breaking" treatise on the role cetaceans play in the mythology, history and destiny of humankind ( a single species mind you only 1 million years old) may take a few more months to rise 20,000 leagues from the ocean depths and become a "best seller" here on land! Bravo Scott Taylor, this conscious work is a no nonsense masterpiece offering a vision of interspecies collaboration for a sustainable world community married to the intention for ecological correctness.
An easy, enjoyable read with profound implications for all ages and interest levels.
Souls in the Sea May 12, 2003
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Excellent and very informative! This book goes where no book has gone before -- detailing the very long history of human-dolphin relations. Using historic texts, Scott Taylor has pieced together a remarkable chronicle of how the human race seems to have been guided throughout our development by the cetaceans. Remarkably, Taylor shows that the delphic wave is still deeply influencing our lives today. As someone who has been involved with dolphins for many years, I can attest to this fact. "Souls in the Sea" helped me to gain a larger perspective of our role on this planet, and a better understanding of my own role with dolphins. This book will likely push some panic buttons in our culture, though. Some people will not be comfortable with issues raised in the book. A re-thinking of our view of history will be necessary for us all. (I was particularly fascinated by the link between Christianity and the Delphic Wave. The pictures of the Pope's mitre in comparision to images on ancient coins symbolizing the priests/kings being guided by the Delphic Spirit are amazing.)
The chapters on whaling, and the dolphin-tuna issue are painful for any thinking, feeling person to contemplate. Our collective crimes against cetacea are indeed significant. However, we must be grateful that the author included them. No longer can we afford to turn a blind eye to the events in our oceans. Surprisingly, Taylor presents a balanced view of the issue of cetaceans in captive environments. It is rare that we find such an all encompassing perspective. I believe, Taylor is able to present this viewpoint because of the larger picture that emerges throughout "Souls in the Sea" -- a picture of cetaceans helping humans to live up to our full potential. "Souls in the Sea" has just added volumes to our awareness. Thank you Scott Taylor! P.S.The "Souls in the Sea" website is an outstanding companion resource to the book.
It's About Time May 9, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Scott Taylor's book "Souls In The Sea" is the best researched & well-written book about cetaceans that I have read. Taylor explores and blends science, mythology,literature, biology, medical research and current events which enables one to better understand the contributions and sacrifices that the cetaceans have made for humanity. Read this book...you will be touched, inspired and very grateful that Earth still has such magnificent 'souls in the sea'. Taylor has lit a huge bonfire for us to see the Light and to guide our conscience. If we will only follow.
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