OUR INNER APE

Narrator Alan Sklar turns what could have been a dull rendition of an analytical study into a fascinating description of what could be our closest primate cousins. Listeners will learn about the group dynamics of these captivating creatures and how different they are from humans, yet how alike. Sklar adds just a touch of a smile to his sonorous voice, conveying friendliness, warmth, and humor. Listen to who screeches the loudest at the next office party or watch who takes the head of the table at the next family reunion, and you'll have an idea how De Waal finds the connections between Bonobos, chimpanzees, and humans. R.O. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/ JUL 06]