Dolphin Dreamtime: The Art and Science of Interspecies Communication

The author describes his experiences trying to communicate with animals using music, and examines the reactions of whales, dolphins, turkeys, monkeys, buffalos, seagulls, and spiders

Many wish two-way communication with animals were possible. Nollman's work describes his encounters with orcas, whales, and buffalo, encounters in which he used musical instruments to create a dialogue. The book opens with the Australian aborigine concept of "dreaming," and in the final chapters reinforces that idea in a discussion of Nollman'sconcepts of intelligence, interspecies comradeship, and natural wisdom. The book is easily read and conveys the author's joy and sense of brotherhood in communicating with animals. However, some will question his belief in "a deep intellect and communication network present throughout nature." Recommended for comprehensive collections. Michael D. Cramer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Library, Blacksburg
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