Abbey Pachter's writing is based on personal experiences, inspired by nature, and informed by science. Her debut memoir introduces readers to "Spot" -- a monarch butterfly that emerged too-late-to-migrate and lived free range in her home during the frigid second winter of the covid pandemic. Through journal entries of their daily life, Pachter shares the wonders of one tiny creature and the parallels among all living beings that journey through life's inevitable stages.

Compelled by deep instinct and the curious mind of a retired nurse, midwife, and naturalist, the author retrieves a too-late-to-migrate monarch caterpillar from a December ice storm. Each day of its longer-than-expected life brings new observations, challenges, and rewards, including:
-How are butterflies and humans alike?
-How do they feed?
-How do we care for the aging?
-What fosters a peaceful demise?

In A Monarch in Winter: Biography of a Butterfly, discover:
-Evolutionary similarities between insects and humans
-The preciousness of every moment
-True connections among living creatures

This fascinating memoir and biography will amaze nature enthusiasts, conservationists, and educators. Vivid storytelling and deep scientific insights answer monarch lifecycle mysteries and struggles. Awe-inspiring observations throughout "Spot's" long life will change your views of nature -- and yourself.

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• Publication Date: October 30, 2023
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• Print Length: 155 Pages
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