The Legacy of Annie Rose
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CONFRONTING THE ENEMY: It seemed reasonable that recognizing the instigators of arachnophobia would make it easier to deal with, but that wasn't the case. Time would reveal that the unearthing of deep terrors required more than uncovering the roots. The fear was embedded to the core through years of reinforced thinking and behavior. Determination was required to uproot it and in no way was this an easy–or rapid–transition. I looked for ways to improve my perception of spiders. Because it was summer and they were everywhere, I began by studying the webs in the trees and gardens around our house. In time, these observations captivated me and I grew to marvel at the intricate beauty in their construction. Web-study had been an excellent starting point. Certainly at that stage I couldn't have looked at spiders in such an intimate way. The last time I saw a spider up close was when Sharon and I fed The Big Ones. A lot of years had elapsed between then and now and the thought of looking point blank at a spider was more than I could take.
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Beginning with Carolyn's victory over arachnophobia, The Legacy of Annie Rose details the extraordinary story that follows the purchase of a Grammostola rosea tarantula. Months after she brings this giant arachnid home, a crisis develops that throws her life into chaos. Annie unexpectedly lays eggs. Tarantula experts state that the eggs will surely not survive to develop under the hand of a novice. Nevertheless, because a minute possibility exists to the contrary, she sets out to prepare. Astonishment and discovery become daily companions as Carolyn is plunged into the world of tarantulas in a way she never expected.
This educational, photo-documented account contains over 200 color photographs.
About the Author
Formerly an arachnophobe, Carolyn Swagerle's insatiable passion today is found in the study of spiders. Her enthusiasm as a tarantula hobbyiest has been instrumental in the lives of countless others, bringing positive changes in the way many view spiders. Carolyn is a member of both the American and British Tarantula Societies. She and her husband, Timothy, reside in the U.S., in Peru, Indiana.