Breezy, provocative ... Kershenbaum’s infectious zeal for the wonders of the biosphere set him apart as a 21st century Dr. Dolittle ... Kershenbaum’s single misstep is his tone: he eschews an academic voice for a more conversational one, yielding the academic lectern for a kind of grade-school circle time.
Instead of dismantling this example of human exceptionalism, Kershenbaum embraces it ... Kershenbaum is committed to the notion that human social lives are incomparably more complex than those of any other animal ... He seems really quite annoyed by the thought that other animals’ communication might be compared valuably with ours.
Thought-provoking ... [Kershenbaum's] enthusiasm for his subjects is captivating ... A rewarding exploration of communication and its impact on survival.
