Why Peacocks?: An Unlikely Search for Meaning in the World's Most Magnificent Bird Free Audiobook Download by Sean Flynn
Sean Flynn is a writer and photographer living in New York City. He has spent his life exploring the world, often using photography as a means of capturing his adventures. This time, Sean turns his lens to the peacock - an absurdly beautiful bird that captivates him for its 'ancient symbolism,' its iridescent plumage, and its elegant beauty. He spends hundreds of hours traveling to see them in their natural habitats, observing their exacting hunting techniques and social behaviors.
"No one knows what the peacock is thinking, or wants to know, since it can't be understood." -Kamal Ravikant, The Peacock King
Why Peacocks?: An Unlikely Search for Meaning in the World's Most Magnificent Bird narrated by Vikas Adam is an audiobook download about a man looking for meaning in life. He flies around the world searching for answers and trying to find meaning in his work with animals, but all he found was more questions.
Sean Flynn was a young man who, in his early twenties, had never met a peacock. He hated the thought of living without the true meaning of what a peacock meant to him, so he set out in search of one. What follows is a journey that takes Sean from New York City to India and across Europe.
This is a memoir by an American journalist who grew up in India and has a lifelong fascination with the exotic, wild peacock. Sean Flynn's search for meaning in the world's most magnificent bird takes him on an unlikely journey that ranges from ancient Indian myths to science labs to remote villages. This book chronicles his experiences as a young man in India and what he learns there about himself and his role in the world.
In this memoir, author Sean Flynn tells the story of how an unlikely search for meaning led him to the world of birds. After trying to find a new path in his life in 2010, Flynn soon discovered that he was enthralled by the bird kingdom and couldn't get enough. With a background in art, not science, he starts to research peacocks, noting their incredible markings and patterns and their ability to lure people into paying attention from miles away. This leads him on an unusual journey across India during which he meets many fascinating characters who help him understand the meaning of his own adventures.
Published Date | 2021-05-11 |
Duration | 7 hours 20 minutes |
Author | Sean Flynn |
Narrated | Vikas Adam |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Science & Technology |
Parent Category | Animals & Nature, Memoir |