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[An] inspiring tale...brings home the message that we must 'respect and cherish all animals as partners on this earth.' -- People <br> Williams has crafted a fabulous biography of this singular animal, examining the surprising influence he has had since his birth just four years ago...Williams uses [her] autobiographical backdrop to great effect, mixing KP2's story with her own to create dazzling portraits of a celebrity seal and a successful scientist. -- New Scientist <br> [W]orth reading for anyone interested in marine mammal conservation or conservation in general. -- San Francisco Chronicle <br> A charming blend of science and animal memoir. -- Booklist <br> A moving, action-packed account. -- Kirkus <br> Williams carefully blends scientific record-keeping with engaging storytelling and personal reflections. -- Publishers Weekly <br> What a magical story! I'm amazed at how one little orphaned monk seal had the power to affect so many diverse groups of people, and to cause so much controversy and passion. He proved that one individual can make a difference in the world - even if that individual is an abandoned, helpless, blind seal, or an underfunded scientist with the guts to step in and help. This is more than just a cute story, although KP2 is quite a character. It has deep and far reaching implications about how we treat the world around us and about the importance of each creature, whether human or animal. This book is inspiring, touching encouraging, and fun, and I would recommend it to anyone. --Stacey O'Brien, author of Wesley the Owl <br> Kudos to a devoted scientist who had to overcome a huge number of obstacles in order to achieve her goals. Whether the problems were with funding, red tape, or the need to maintain an emotional distance from an utterly appealing subject, Dr. Williams clearly succeeded, and her book is a testament to her resilience and scientific clarity. <br> --Irene Pepperberg, author of Alex &i

[An] inspiring tale...brings home the message that we must 'respect and cherish all animals as partners on this earth.' -- People Williams has crafted a fabulous biography of this singular animal, examining the surprising influence he has had since his birth just four years ago...Williams uses [her] autobiographical backdrop to great effect, mixing KP2's story with her own to create dazzling portraits of a celebrity seal and a successful scientist. -- New Scientist [W]orth reading for anyone interested in marine mammal conservation or conservation in general. -- San Francisco Chronicle A charming blend of science and animal memoir. -- Booklist A moving, action-packed account. -- Kirkus Williams carefully blends scientific record-keeping with engaging storytelling and personal reflections. -- Publishers Weekly What a magical story! I'm amazed at how one little orphaned monk seal had the power to affect so many diverse groups of people, and to cause so much controversy and passion. He proved that one individual can make a difference in the world - even if that individual is an abandoned, helpless, blind seal, or an underfunded scientist with the guts to step in and help. This is more than just a cute story, although KP2 is quite a character. It has deep and far reaching implications about how we treat the world around us and about the importance of each creature, whether human or animal. This book is inspiring, touching encouraging, and fun, and I would recommend it to anyone. --Stacey O'Brien, author of Wesley the Owl Kudos to a devoted scientist who had to overcome a huge number of obstacles in order to achieve her goals. Whether the problems were with funding, red tape, or the need to maintain an emotional distance from an utterly appealing subject, Dr. Williams clearly succeeded, and her book is a testament to her resilience and scientific clarity. --Irene Pepperberg, author of Alex &i

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Terrie M. Williams, Ph.D., is the director of the Marine Mammal Physiology Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a co- creator of the Center of Ocean Health. A wildlife biologist, Williams investigates how large animals, from elephants to killer whales, survive on our changing planet. She was named one of the 50 Most Important Women in Science by Discover magazine.

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