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Red Sky in the Morning
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Red Sky in the Morning

Red Sky in the Morning

Of Water, Whales, and Warnings
ISBN: 9781771607841
Sonja Swift
$32.00
  • Hardback Paper over boards
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From the author of Echo Loba, Loba Echo comes another thought-provoking blend of memoir, science, and cultural history.

Dive into a mesmerizing exploration of the ocean's depths and the intricate web of life it sustains. Red Sky in the Morning is more than just a book; it's a journey into the heart of our planet's most vital ecosystem. With lyrical prose and keen insight, the author blends personal stories, scientific research, and Indigenous wisdom to illuminate the profound connections between water, weather, whales, and humanity.

Discover the haunting beauty of whale songs, the microscopic marvels of plankton, and the raw power of ocean storms. Uncover the devastating history of industrial whaling and its lasting impact, and confront the urgent threats of climate change and environmental degradation. This evocative work reveals the ocean not merely as a vast expanse, but as a living, breathing entity with its own memory, culture, and warnings.

Red Sky in the Morning is a passionate call to remember our place in the natural world, to honour the wisdom of ancient traditions, and to fight for the preservation of our precious oceans. Sonja Swift's latest work is a compelling read for anyone concerned about the environment, captivated by marine life, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of our interconnectedness.

Book Details

256

October 13, 2026

Width: 5.50 in.
Height: 7.75 in.

“Swift writes ocean as is ocean – as mother, as voyager, as storm, as calm sea. Strong, soft, deep, fragile. Red Sky in the Morning is a clear voice in turbid times, gathering fetch as it goes.” —Hannah Stowe, author of Move Like Water: A Story of the Sea and Its Creatures

“Rich, lyrical, and wide-ranging, Red Sky in the Morning brings the world’s oceans up close, from the great whales that swim them to the great changes befalling them. Swift is a deft guide to waters that remind us of the privilege of being alive on this Earth. I couldn’t stop reading.” —Bathsheba Demuth, author of Floating Coast: An Environmental History of the Bering Strait

“In this heartfelt work – threaded with poetry, memoir, marine science, and history – Sonja Swift explores our human relationship with whales and the ocean. From brutal reckonings to moments of brilliant, vital love, she urges us to recognize the perilous stakes of losing sight of our kinship with marine life and inspires us instead to seek reconnection.” —Ann Vileisis, author of Abalone: The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of California’s Iconic Shellfish