HOW TO BE A LIVING THING Meditations on Intuitive Oysters, Hopeful Doves, and Being Human in the World

Though author Mari Andrew doesn't have professional-level narration skills, she's an appealing messenger for this lesson on what we can learn from the way animals live. Her gentle enunciation and slow pacing reflect her earnest intentions, and her sincerity and deep respect for humanity will draw listeners in and make them curious about the possibilities she offers. She says nonhuman species of animals and even plants have life patterns that would be good for us: living in harmony with their environments, coordinating their lives with other living things, respecting what their physical bodies are telling them. She augments her ideas with charming personal stories and knowledge of the animal world. A transformative audiobook for listeners who have forgotten how simple and satisfying life can be. [Published: JANUARY 2026]