For quite a while now I have been following Plumes, whose real name is Loris Assadian. He is a Frenchman who plays his guitar and sings to wild animals that are in sanctuaries and wildlife preserves, etc. I have seen him sing to lions, tigers, bears, monkeys, elephants, rhinos, emus, camels, horses, donkeys, giraffes, alligators, etc. He has fast become one of my favorite human beings on this planet. His heart is so beautiful.
I am not sure what touches me more . . . the kindness, compassion and respect that he exudes as he sings to them or the heart-melting reactions you see from the animals. By the way they respond to the music - clearly there is something very special, very healing in what he is doing.You can find these videos (most are short - just a few minutes long and there are also compilations that are longer, 10-20 minutes long) on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and maybe even other social media platforms.
I share all this - not just to encourage you to find his videos so that you can feel more joy in your heart - but also to give some context to the rest of this blog . . . Plumes (Loris Assadian) has just written his first book (in both English and French) and you can pre-order one now.
Here is information that he just posted yesterday. I want to support him because he is someone who doesn't just talk about concepts like empathy, kindness, love and compassion - he embodies them in who he is and models them in how he interacts with animals.
His message is one that resonates deeply with my heart so I am sharing about him in the hopes that his book will be able to reach an even wider audience.
About the book - in his words:
I’m so excited to share that my very first book, "Plumes and Rugimodor’s Hill", is coming out!
Writing this story has been incredibly important to me because I wanted to create a tale that celebrates empathy, kindness, and love towards animals.
Through this adventure, I hope to inspire readers of all ages to see the world through a more compassionate lens.
The book will be available in both English and French, so even more readers can enjoy the journey!
To make this dream a reality, I need 300 pre-orders for the book to see the light of day.
If this story speaks to you, please consider pre-ordering your copy and helping bring Plumes and Rugimodor’s Hill into the world.
Pre-order yours today using this link
And he also shares more about the book here:
For several years now, I’ve had the privilege of meeting all kinds of animals.
Through my songs, I try to create moments of gentleness and to remind
people that behind every animal lies an emotion, a personality that we do
not always take the time to understand.
Plumes and Rugimodor's hill was born from that very idea.
Through the story of Rugimodor, a bull whom an entire village believes
to be dangerous, I wanted to tell an adventure that speaks of empathy,
listening, and compassion.
This book is also a declaration of love for animals. It invites young readers
to look beyond appearances and to wonder what the beings around them are
feeling, whether they have two legs or four.
What readers will find unique about this story is the central role of music.
The hero does not fight with a sword : he uses a song. Music becomes a
universal language capable of building bridges where words fail.
I hope this story will make children laugh, dream, and reflect, but above all,
that it will leave a small seed in their hearts: the desire to always try to
understand before judging, and to listen before fighting.
Because sometimes, behind the roar of a monster, there is simply a
father’s love.
