{"title":"Ruth Montiel Arias","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eRuth Montiel Arias\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author known for her profound contributions to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. Ruth Montiel Arias captivates readers with her compelling narratives that weave personal experiences into universally relatable themes. Her writings offer a deep dive into the human spirit, exploring journeys from adversity to transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn exemplar of her work is the renowned book, \u003cem\u003eFrom Harm to Healing\u003c\/em\u003e, which has touched the hearts of many with its poignant storytelling and insightful reflections. In this standout memoir, Montiel Arias transforms personal episodes into a source of inspiration and resilience, offering hope and lessons to those on similar paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Ruth Montiel Arias's collection to discover stories that challenge and inspire, written with sincerity and a profound understanding of the complexities of life. Her books are a testament to the power of narrative as a tool for healing and understanding oneself and others. Start exploring her insightful and transformative works in our Biography \u0026amp; Memoir section today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"from-harm-to-healing-by-ruth-montiel-arias-9781590567326","title":"From Harm to Healing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moving and engrossing photographic narrative exploring the lives—past and present—of some of the rescued monkeys currently residing at the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary in South Texas, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Harm to Healing\u003c\/i\u003e combines photography and narrative to explore the stories of eight monkeys rescued from traumatic and abusive situations and rehomed to one of the largest animal sanctuaries in the United States, the Born Free Primate Sanctuary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an honest and open approach to the work of sanctuaries, the book seeks to consider the complexities and challenges of life after rescue. It posits the work of sanctuaries not simply as a \"happily ever after\" for victims of the pet trade, vivisection, and zoos, but as a journey toward recovery that may take years, or even decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWild animals such as monkeys remain caged even in sanctuaries of the absolute highest standards. Understanding this, the book explores the ethical obligations and challenges faced by the staff, as well as the monkeys and their individual obstacles, that must be overcome in the journey to recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, \u003ci\u003eFrom Harm to Healing\u003c\/i\u003e seeks to share the individual tales of the monkeys from their perspective and makes the case that, while sanctuaries are vital to protect animals from further harm, they are not the answer to end animal suffering. Indeed, the only way in which we can end the suffering of exploited wild animals is to tackle the source head on. In the meantime, sanctuaries continue to pick up the pieces and do what they can to help victims of exploitation move from situations of harm to those of healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843719287020,"sku":"9781590567326","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8207603482754.jpg?v=1758809842"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ruth-montiel-arias.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}