Conquering the Food Chain: Living Amongst Animals (Without Becoming One)

by Stacy Mantle

This author has been described as “…the Erma Bombeck of animals” by readers of her online column. Witty and insightful, the author leads her readers on a series of adventures based on actual events.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971657505
• ISBN13: 9780971657502
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Southwest Educational Pub
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.3" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

An extremely enjoyable read!

This book had me laughing and crying. Through her humorous, sad, tragic, and poignant stories dealing with the experiences she's had with the various animals in her own life, Stacy Mantle has provided an excellent glimpse into the minds, hearts, and souls of dedicated animal rescue workers all over the world.The world needs more books like this one!

A great book about the depth of a pet owner's love

What an awesome book! I laughed and had tears running down my face! I have always been a pet owner, but not nearly as brave as Ms. Mantle. To have coyote/wolf, beage mix, numerous felines (many with issues), a ferret, a turtle, and numerous fish under one roof ~ and still seeming to be in control; at least most of the time. What a great life with all the unconditional love surrounding you! Stacy, thank you for sharing your stories. I look forward to reading more about your life with Tristan, Roscoe and all your other companions. I hope that Ghost keeps control of that remote!

Offbeat and Insightful for All Animal Lovers

Ms. Mantle's down-to-earth writing style and her unusual experiences with animals makes this a fascinating read. Emotional without being maudlin, it offers a kaleidoscopic and often humorous perspective on living with wolf-hybrids, dogs, cats, and other animals. Animal lovers will enjoy reading this; non-animal lovers will likely be converted. Her book deftly analyzes pet ownership and its responsibilities and foibles without any sugar coating. Highly recommended!

A hilarious perspective on owning and living with animals.

This is a clever book describing the challenges of owning a pet, any kind of pet, perfectly. It is filled with hilarious accounts of various animals interacting with their environment and each other. This book also touches a bit on the sentimental aspect of owning an animal. Miss Mantle's book is entertaining, well written, and gave me a new understanding and amusement of my own pet.

Wonderful Book for Animal Lovers!

Very entertaining! This book had me laughing out loud in most places and crying in others. Highly recommended read for those who live with animals.