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Compelling Conversations with Dolphins and Whales in the Wild: Vital Lessons for Living in Joy and Healing Our World
She dove into the ocean simply to play with wild dolphins and whales, but emerged a decade later a different person.
Hawaii-born author, therapist, and relationship expert Bobbie Merrill takes you on her ten-year journey into the deep and personal world of wild dolphins and whales.
It took her almost the entire decade to believe the cetaceans could communicate with her. But once she yielded to the idea that their messages were both deliberate and wise, she discovered the real magic was not in their ability to converse with her, but in the power of what they were saying.
As you join Merrill in her journey, filled with moving stories about the wisdom and lives of the magnificent dolphins and whales, you too will discover
The source of the renowned magic of dolphins and whales
Why these intelligent beings come to our shores to befriend and teach us
The hidden and healing power of their kindness and love—and how you can use it to manifest your own personal dreams and ensure our survival
New Information about the devastating impact of sonar warming our ocean and why so many dolphins and whales are stranding themselves on our beaches to die
Not Just for Wisdom Seekers, Animal Lovers and Adventurers who Like Mysteries
Compelling Conversations with Dolphins and Whales in the Wild holds tremendous appeal for readers seeking serious personal healing and growth from a book steeped in laughter. It is also for those committed to saving our endangered dolphins and whales and other keystone marine mammals and plants that keep the ocean's tenuous ecosystem alive.
This unique true story and commentary not only shares Merrill's account from her perspective as one of the first to swim with wild cetaceans, but also enables you to surface from its pages with the same lessons for happiness and healing she was blessed to learn.
Toward the end of this joyfully entrancing memoir, the tone shifts to unveil the shocking truth Merrill was shown about our soul-tarnishing abuse of these high level beings that has brought them to the brink of extinction. After exposing this concealed information, she shifts back again to hope and new possibilities by sharing the heart-opening ideas she learned from the cetaceans for how we can change the course of our human and global crisis—hopefully in time for their salvation and ours.
Hawaii-born author, therapist, and relationship expert Bobbie Merrill takes you on her ten-year journey into the deep and personal world of wild dolphins and whales.
It took her almost the entire decade to believe the cetaceans could communicate with her. But once she yielded to the idea that their messages were both deliberate and wise, she discovered the real magic was not in their ability to converse with her, but in the power of what they were saying.
As you join Merrill in her journey, filled with moving stories about the wisdom and lives of the magnificent dolphins and whales, you too will discover
The source of the renowned magic of dolphins and whales
Why these intelligent beings come to our shores to befriend and teach us
The hidden and healing power of their kindness and love—and how you can use it to manifest your own personal dreams and ensure our survival
New Information about the devastating impact of sonar warming our ocean and why so many dolphins and whales are stranding themselves on our beaches to die
Not Just for Wisdom Seekers, Animal Lovers and Adventurers who Like Mysteries
Compelling Conversations with Dolphins and Whales in the Wild holds tremendous appeal for readers seeking serious personal healing and growth from a book steeped in laughter. It is also for those committed to saving our endangered dolphins and whales and other keystone marine mammals and plants that keep the ocean's tenuous ecosystem alive.
This unique true story and commentary not only shares Merrill's account from her perspective as one of the first to swim with wild cetaceans, but also enables you to surface from its pages with the same lessons for happiness and healing she was blessed to learn.
Toward the end of this joyfully entrancing memoir, the tone shifts to unveil the shocking truth Merrill was shown about our soul-tarnishing abuse of these high level beings that has brought them to the brink of extinction. After exposing this concealed information, she shifts back again to hope and new possibilities by sharing the heart-opening ideas she learned from the cetaceans for how we can change the course of our human and global crisis—hopefully in time for their salvation and ours.
214 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 2, 2020
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February 20, 2021
The Power of Healing
I have always thought the world underwater was a majestic and mystical environment. Having grown up in an area where the ocean was only a thirty-minute drive, I was always interested in what went on under the water’s surface. Reading this book, I could feel the appreciation Merrill had for those teachers of the sea. She describes, through her words, the life lessons these creatures helped her learn. I am even a bit envious of the fact that she was able to live in such close contact with them when she was younger. Dolphins are highly intelligent and even posses individual personalities much like people do. Merrill’s connection to these animals is something that, as a human being, I strive to have in my own life, but with my family and friends. I came to understand, through her words, that sometimes we just need to sit back and observe, find joy and that the ability to communicate with words is a gift. I loved this book so much; I would recommend it to others.
I have always thought the world underwater was a majestic and mystical environment. Having grown up in an area where the ocean was only a thirty-minute drive, I was always interested in what went on under the water’s surface. Reading this book, I could feel the appreciation Merrill had for those teachers of the sea. She describes, through her words, the life lessons these creatures helped her learn. I am even a bit envious of the fact that she was able to live in such close contact with them when she was younger. Dolphins are highly intelligent and even posses individual personalities much like people do. Merrill’s connection to these animals is something that, as a human being, I strive to have in my own life, but with my family and friends. I came to understand, through her words, that sometimes we just need to sit back and observe, find joy and that the ability to communicate with words is a gift. I loved this book so much; I would recommend it to others.
February 10, 2021
Compelling Conversations with Dolphins and Whales in the Wild: Vital Lessons for Living in Joy and Healing Our World by Bobbie Merrill is an amazing book and incredibly insightful. This is a great true story of the author's connection to dolphins and whales and what she learned from them. These lessons are more than that though, they resonate deeply into our everyday lives, and perhaps are things we should adopt and promote. By sharing her own personal experiences, the author emboldens us to look for and pursue more joy in our lives. A thoughtful exploration of what is truly important in life, this is an eye opening and delightful book that is both positive and inspiring. A must read for anyone. This is a fantastic reading experience and one you can go back to again and again. Highly recommend.
February 13, 2021
Bobbie Merrill chronicles her ten-year journey of discovery of mysteries and life. The life and mysteries of dolphins and whales in the wild, their interactions, their intelligence and even the dangers they face brought on by humanities actions. This book reveals a whole world we were previously not aware of, one that can dazzle us with its beauty and love. Bobbie meticulously recorded al of her findings and the culmination is a worthy book that should be widely read.
In today’s world, a book that can show the beauty of our world is a good book to read and this book will certainly show you that. IT will also show us some of the magic that we associate with dolphins and I am glad I was able to read it. Very well written and even though there is some technical terms in here, it is still a book that a layman can enjoy and understand.
In today’s world, a book that can show the beauty of our world is a good book to read and this book will certainly show you that. IT will also show us some of the magic that we associate with dolphins and I am glad I was able to read it. Very well written and even though there is some technical terms in here, it is still a book that a layman can enjoy and understand.
February 19, 2021
“Compelling Conversations with Dolphins and Whales in the Wild” is a wonderful book written by Bobbie Merrill. In it the author explains how observing and interacting with dolphins and whales she could come up with a formula for a better life. Animal therapy is a very well-known method to treat many disorders, especially the ones related to the mind and behaviour. Animals transmit innocence, simplicity and understanding of what is to live a good life in harmony with the environment. I really enjoyed this book because I think that the author could achieve a deep understanding of these creatures and could translate their knowledge and teachings into lessons that may change people’s lives. I recommend this book to anyone who is willing to find happiness and joy.
September 10, 2020
Conversations with Dolphins and Whales
I always knew dolphins were intelligent, but never imagined how intelligent they really are. I found myself in tears after starting to read this insightful book. Through many examples that the author gave of just this. Dolphins and whales are full of wisdom, joy, and love and can lead us to these same traits and enable us to find our higher selves. The book also tells of the danger of sonar to their lives. It is the cause of their hearing loss and the loss of many of their lives. An excellent book. Donna P.
I always knew dolphins were intelligent, but never imagined how intelligent they really are. I found myself in tears after starting to read this insightful book. Through many examples that the author gave of just this. Dolphins and whales are full of wisdom, joy, and love and can lead us to these same traits and enable us to find our higher selves. The book also tells of the danger of sonar to their lives. It is the cause of their hearing loss and the loss of many of their lives. An excellent book. Donna P.
February 12, 2021
Compelling conversations with Dolphins and Whales is definitely a one of its kind book. Inspiring, touching, amusing and thought- provoking are the main qualities of this fantastic narrative. The author Bobbie Merrill has introduced me to a new world, a world where dolphins have the power of healing and of taking out the best of people. I have always loved dolphins and this book confirmed how powerful they are. I really enjoyed reading Merrill’s anecdotes and her messages are full of wisdom and positive energy. She has a wonderful writing style and the way she makes you laugh, reflect and also shed a tear or two is totally worthy of reading again and again.
February 13, 2021
Many people have a special affection for certain animals, the protagonist of this story has a great affinity for dolphins and whales. In this interesting book we get to know the story of Bobbie Merrill who had her first contact with dolphins more than 10 years ago. The traits of these creatures gave her many feelings of gratitude and joy, from that moment on she could not separate from them.
I really enjoyed this book because without a doubt I got to know a side of these animals that I did not know. I think the author tells her story with great sensitivity, since for her it was a momentous in her life. All in all, I recommend this reading very much.
I really enjoyed this book because without a doubt I got to know a side of these animals that I did not know. I think the author tells her story with great sensitivity, since for her it was a momentous in her life. All in all, I recommend this reading very much.
February 16, 2021
I really love sea animals and that was one of the reasons why I bought and read this book, the other one was because the description attracted me as soon as I read it.
The author, Bobbie Merrill, put all her knowledge in these pages. She describes the power of what the animals say and I think it is very interesting.
The narrative is clear and the author managed to keep my attention during the whole read, and it is not a short one.
I liked how all the traits are described; I found out a lot of things that I did not know. I would recommend this read, it is interesting, informative and enjoyable.
The author, Bobbie Merrill, put all her knowledge in these pages. She describes the power of what the animals say and I think it is very interesting.
The narrative is clear and the author managed to keep my attention during the whole read, and it is not a short one.
I liked how all the traits are described; I found out a lot of things that I did not know. I would recommend this read, it is interesting, informative and enjoyable.
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