Catherine Raven Livres

An unforgettable memoir about the friendship between a solitary woman and a wild fox. After completing her PhD in biology, Catherine Raven built a tiny cottage on an isolated plot of land in Montana, feeling both emotionally and physically isolated. She viewed the house as a temporary refuge while she applied for jobs to help her fit into society. In the meantime, she taught remotely and led field classes in Yellowstone National Park. One day, a mangy-looking fox began visiting her property daily at 4:15 p.m., marking the start of an unexpected companionship. Unsure how to interact with a fox, she brought out a camping chair and read to him from The Little Prince. Although her scientific training cautioned against anthropomorphizing animals, she discovered the fox's unique personality and they formed a bond. Through this connection, she learned that we are never truly alone when we engage with the natural world. However, friendships cannot shield us from the unpredictable forces of nature. This poignant tale explores themes of friendship, growth, and coping with loss, illustrating how such experiences can be transformed into meaning. It is a powerful narrative about solitude, belonging, and the profound impact of immersing oneself in nature.

A solitary woman's inspiring, moving, surprising, and often funny memoir about the transformative power of her unusual friendship with a wild fox, a new window into the natural world, and the introduction of a remarkable literary talent. Catherine Raven left home at fifteen, fleeing an abusive, disdainful father and an indifferent mother. More comfortable in nature than among people, she worked as a National Park ranger, eventually earning a PhD in biology. She built a house on an isolated plot of land in Montana, teaching remotely and leading field classes. One day, she realized that the mangy-looking fox who had been appearing on her property was now showing up every day at 4:15 p.m. She had never had a regular visitor before. How do you even talk to a fox? So, she brought out her camping chair, sat as close to him as she dared, and began reading to him from The Little Prince. Her scientific training had taught her not to anthropomorphize animals, but as she grew to know him, his personality revealed itself--and he became her friend.But friends cannot always save each other from the uncontained forces of nature. Fox and I is a poignant and dramatic tale of friendship, transformation, and coping with inevitable loss--and of how that loss can become meaningful. It is also the introduction of an original, imaginative, stunning literary voice.

Nach ihrer Promotion in Biologie kauft die amerikanische Autorin ein Grundstück in den Wäldern Montanas und baut sich dort eine Blockhütte. Da kann sie stundenlang im Freien sitzen und in aller Ruhe die verschiedensten Tiere, wie Elstern, Wühlmäuse, Fledermäuse, Rebhühner und Hirschkühe, aber auch Pflanzen beobachten. Kontakt zu Menschen hat sie kaum, aber das stört sie nicht. Eines Tage legt sich in junger Fuchs zwei Meter von ihr entfernt ins Gras und es beginnt eine wunderbare Freundschaft zwischen beiden. Er kommt täglich um 14.15 Uhr und bleibt genau 18 Minuten, dann geht er wieder. Früher wurde ihr gesagt, dass Füchse keine Persönlichkeit haben, aber jetzt hat sie einen Fuchs kennen gelernt, "der anders ist als jeder andere". Raven beginnt mit ihm zu sprechen und liest ihm sogar "Der kleine Prinz" vor. Um Geld zu verdienen wird sie Dozentin an einem College, wo sie Wildtierkurse hält, um den Schülern die Natur näherzubringen. Die Autorin schreibt sehr ausführlich, fast tagebuchartig, aber immer unterhaltsam