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Jeffrey Masson

    March 28, 1941

    This author's work critically examines psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, and psychiatry. He also delves into the world of animals, exploring their emotions and rights. His writing offers a profound look into complex subjects with a unique perspective.

    Jeffrey Masson
    Dogs Never Lie About Love
    The Emperor's Embrace
    When Elephants Weep
    The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats
    Final Analysis
    The assault on truth
    • 2024

      My Father's Guru

      • 202 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Growing up in the Hollywood Hills during the 1950s, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson experienced an unconventional childhood, heavily influenced by the guru Paul Brunton, who dictated his family's daily life. In this memoir, Masson reveals the peculiarities of his upbringing and the complex relationship between his father and the revered mystic. Through personal anecdotes, he explores the impact of this unique environment on his family dynamics and his understanding of normalcy.

      My Father's Guru
    • 2024

      The Evolution of Fatherhood

      • 242 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Exploring the extraordinary behaviors of animal fathers, Jeffrey Masson highlights the remarkable roles males play in nurturing their young. Through engaging examples like the emperor penguin's incubation and the tamarin monkey's supportive coaching, he reveals the depth of fatherhood across species. Masson contrasts these positive examples with those of neglectful fathers, challenging perceptions of parental care. His compelling narrative combines research with personal insight, aiming to transform our understanding of fatherhood and familial bonds in both animals and humans.

      The Evolution of Fatherhood
    • 2024

      The Cat Who Came in From the Cold

      • 72 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The narrative explores the origins of the domesticated animal's bond with humans, weaving a sentimental and educational tale. Through this fable, Masson delves into themes of companionship and the transformative impact of shared living, illustrating the evolution of a once-lone creature into a beloved member of the household.

      The Cat Who Came in From the Cold
    • 2020

      A heartfelt exploration of human grief after the loss of a pet by the New York Times bestselling author of Dogs Never Lie About Love.

      Lost Companions
    • 2018

      Ein Buch, das den Blick auf unsere Nutztiere grundlegend verändert In den Ställen und auf den Weiden findet man die erstaunlichsten Dinge: Kühe, die in Schwermut verfallen, wenn man ihnen die Kälbchen wegnimmt, selbstbewusste Schweine, die Musik lieben, mutige Ziegen und lachende Hühner mit einem unverbesserlichem Sinn für Humor. Der renommierte Tierverhaltensforscher und Bestsellerautor Jeffrey Masson präsentiert bewegende Geschichten rund um das komplexe Seelenleben unserer Hof- und Nutztiere, die so viel feinfühliger, klüger und empfindsamer sind, als wir gemeinhin glauben. Ein bewegender Einblick in eine verborgene Welt und zugleich ein leidenschaftlicher Appell für mehr Respekt vor den Hoftieren.

      Die verborgene Seele der Kühe
    • 2011
    • 2010

      The Dog Who Couldn't Stop Loving

      How Dogs Have Captured Our Hearts for Thousands of Years

      • 190 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      This groundbreaking exploration delves into the unique bond between dogs and humans, highlighting the profound connection that sets dogs apart from other animals. Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, an expert on human-animal relationships, examines how our mutual love and companionship may have shaped our capacity for empathy and compassion. Drawing on recent scientific research, he discusses the coevolution of dogs and humans over the past forty thousand years, illustrating how this domestication has fostered intense emotional bonds. Masson shares his personal experience with his dog, Benjy, a failed guide dog who embodies unconditional love, showcasing that such deep affection is not an isolated phenomenon but rather a hallmark of our relationship with dogs. With wisdom and insight, Masson presents a compelling analysis that challenges conventional views on love and encourages readers to reconsider the significance of their canine companions in their lives. This thought-provoking narrative promises to change the way we understand the emotional landscape of our relationships with dogs.

      The Dog Who Couldn't Stop Loving
    • 2008

      La vita emotiva dei gatti

      Un viaggio nel cuore del felino

      • 250 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Spesso si pensa che i gatti siano creature solitarie, che si limitano a tollerare la presenza dei loro simili e dell'uomo. Nulla di più sbagliato. Per chi ama i gatti infatti la ricompensa è grande: l'amicizia con i felini riserva l'instaurarsi di un'intimità molto forte e l'apertura verso il mondo ricco e complesso della loro emotività. Approfittando dell'ingresso nella sua vita di cinque gatti, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson traccia una mappa seria e completa delle emozioni dei felini domestici: amore, attaccamento, rabbia, curiosità, noia e nostalgia.

      La vita emotiva dei gatti
    • 2006

      Il gatto che venne dal freddo

      • 126 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Billi è un gatto leopardo asiatico che vive in libertà tra le foreste e le lagune del Kerala, nell'India meridionale. Orgoglioso della propria indipendenza, prova però un'irrefrenabile attrazione per le attività degli esseri umani, soprattutto dei bambini, e ne invidia un po' gli affetti e la vita sociale. Appollaiato sul ramo di un albero di mango assiste alle lezioni di un vecchio saggio e apprende il sanscrito e i principi fondamentali delle tre principali religioni indiane: buddhismo, induismo e giainismo. Quindi decide di conoscere il mondo e di scoprire qualcosa di più sugli uomini, e se osservano davvero i precetti della non violenza. Per farlo intraprende un lungo e rischioso viaggio, nel corso del quale incontra e interroga animali che vivono in simbiosi con gli esseri umani: un ghepardo sfruttato per la caccia, un bufalo, una mucca, un'elefantessa, una mangusta e un pappagallo. I loro racconti non sono per nulla incoraggianti eppure, una volta tornato nei suoi luoghi natii, un bel mattino decide di fare il grande passo e si lascia avvicinare da due bambini.

      Il gatto che venne dal freddo