A Monarch in Winter
Biography of a Butterfly
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A Monarch in Winter
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Abbey Pachter
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Compelled by deep instinct and the curious mind of a retired nurse, scientist, midwife, and nascent naturalist, the author retrieves a too-late-to-migrate monarch caterpillar from a December ice storm. She decides to learn all she can to care for the butterfly that soon emerges in her home while the second winter of COVID-19 rages outdoors. Each day of its longer-than-expected life brings new observations, challenges, and rewards, which the author shares with the listener as journal entries.
- How are butterflies and newborns alike?
- How and what will he eat? How often?
- Does he sleep? Where will he decide to roost?
- How long will he live?
There are bigger questions, too. What does it mean to age? How do we care for our aging? When do we stop? What can foster a peaceful demise? Listen to to discover fascinating details with easy-to-understand science.
In A Monarch in Winter: Biography of a Butterfly, discover:
- The evolutionary similarities between insects and humans.
- Ripple effects on nature and evolution.
- Parallels in life as we cope with the global pandemic.
- The preciousness of every moment.
- True connection and intimacy among living creatures.
During these few months of semi-isolation in the second winter of COVID-19, the author creates a new routine, a new purpose, and a new relationship with nature through caring for the small creature in her care. Listen to this fascinating narrative and witness the butterfly effect on one woman’s life.
©2023 Abbey Pachter (P)2024 Abbey Pachter