A Gibbon Guide to
Health & Harmony

by David Schruth, Ph.D.

How did we, as modest primates, survive in trees for tens of millions of years? How should we, as undeniable heirs of this arboreal heritage cope with our self-imposed dispossession to a drastically dissimilar terrestrial plane of existence?

The answer to these questions are addressed in this short but charmingly engaging book. On the surface it serves as a photographic overview of the lives of gibbons, while also exploring what these primates can teach us about flourishing in our own lives. These wholly arboreal apes of Southeast Asia, who live in monogamous pairs and eat a diet of mostly fruiting plants, serve as stoical examples of harmonious living. The volume elaborates on the innate epochs of their natural wisdom through exploration of gibbon-inspired routes to personal growth, healthier habits, stronger relationships, and a sustainable future. The messaging is concise and original photography breathtaking, with conclusions that will leave you amazed, inspired, motivated, and renewed.