In his unique and thought-provoking book Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology, David Abram discusses our relationship with the world, seeking to influence us to return to the use of our animal senses as we construct our perceptions and interactions with the world around us. Abram (2010) states, “This book is about becoming a two-legged animal” (p. 3). It is clear that we are already animals, we always have been, but I think what Abram is trying to do is influence us to return to our animal senses and instincts to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves as human beings. Abram (2010) indicates however that “Identifying with the pure physicality of one's flesh may seem like madness” (p. 6), which is perhaps one of the reasons why we have separated ourselves from the non-human world. So how does Abraham suggest we become more animalistic? Why do you believe this is so important to our earthly existence? How do you suggest living in a more just relationship with the world? Throughout this book I couldn't help but think about my life, my family, my world. Abraham describes his home in absences or...