{"product_id":"9780743417808","title":"The Emperor's Embrace: Reflections on Animal Families and Fatherhood","description":"Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson's \"marvelous\" (Jane Goodall) \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003eWhen Elephants Weep,\u003c\/i\u003e made us re-evaluate the emotional lives of animals. And in his follow-up \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003eDogs Never Lie About Love,\u003c\/i\u003e Masson reflected with \"intelligence and originality\" (\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times Sunday Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e) on the emotional world of dogs. Now, in \u003ci\u003eThe Emperor's Embrace,\u003c\/i\u003e Masson offers a remarkable look at one of the most fulfilling roles in the animal world: fatherhood. \u003cbr\u003e With fascinating insight, impeccable research, and captivating writing, controversial psychoanalyst Jeffrey Masson, a new father himself, introduces us to the world's best dads. He takes us to such places as Antarctica, as he explores how emperor penguin fathers incubate the eggs of their young by carrying them around on their feet for two months, nestled beneath a special brood pouch. And he tells us how, once the babies hatch, the fathers snuggle the babies on their feet until the mother returns from her time at sea, feeding them a special milk-like substance until her arrival. Masson, a superb storyteller, showcases the extraordinary behavior of outstanding fathers, heroes among animals, including: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe wolf -- and why wolves make good fathers and dogs don't \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe beaver, who encourages his young to cling to his tail as he navigates through ponds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe sea horse, the only male animal that gives birth to its young \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe marmoset, the South American monkey who carries his babies for the first two years of their lives wherever he goes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Masson also examines nature's worst fathers: lions, langurs, bears -- and humans. He shows that when a father does care for his young, as with the beaver, we immediately look for a biological and not an emotional explanation. But Masson demonstrates that for these animals, as with humans, fatherhood is a profound, all-encompassing experience. \u003cbr\u003e Groundbreaking, compelling, inspirational, Masson's unique look at one of nature's most venerable institutions takes us to animal habitats around the world, yet always returns to the heart. For animal lovers, fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters everywhere, \u003ci\u003eThe Emperor's Embrace\u003c\/i\u003e is a book that will forever change our perceptions of parenthood and family love.","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107564142832,"sku":"9780743417808","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780743417808_p0.jpg?v=1763634510","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780743417808","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}