Bernis addresses seven specific areas--or "dualities"--of confusion and doubt for many Christians

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The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness Format:Paperback Bernis addresses seven specific areas--orIn pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalitiesgentle Athena, assertive Octavia, curious Kali, and joyful Karma. Each creature shows her cleverness in myriad ways: escaping enclosures like an orangutan; jetting water