Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit

The book is about a man who responds to a newspaper advertisement placed by a gorilla named Ishmael, who is looking for a pupil with a sincere desire to save the world. Through a series of philosophical conversations, Ishmael teaches the man about the history of human civilization, the destruction caused by agricultural societies, and how humanity has become separated from the natural world. The story uses these discussions to explore themes of ecology, mythology, and humanity's role on the planet.