The Clan of the Cave Bear - Chapter 21

From Jean M. Auel's "The Clan of the Cave Bear."

[@DavidReadsASoIaF]

Re-using the video image from Chaper 2: Video image is the skull of "Shanidar I," a male neanderthal whose skeleton was found in a cave in Iraq. Shanidar I's physical description matches Creb's almost exactly, with his skull and skeleton displaying the same deformities and traumas Auel describes Creb as having (the real Shanidar I was likely deaf though, based on studies of the skull's ear canals). The discovery of this skeleton with its deformities and injuries, and thefact that Shanidar I was probably in his 40s when he died, suggests that at least some Neanderthals made efforts to care for and help fellow Neanderthals with physical disabilities. Photo of Shanidar I's skull is from Erik Trinkhaus, a scholar who studied the remains and wrote a book about them! www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780127005508/the-shanidar-neandertals

[@Him_Him_]

Cool

[@pennypizza8784]

I love your audiobook about this book series for the clan of the cave bear. Please finish uploading more videos for the clan of the cave bear and i hope you will do the other books Please

[@weaponizedglitter69]

Thank you do much. I appreciate you doing this. New Subscriber 😊

[@belindalefebvre654]

David did you stop at chapter 21?

[@joellenruggiero4953]

Any hope of the rest of the chapters being uploaded?

[@inoshikachokonoyarobakayar2493]

This man has listened to every chapter of every book that David has read so well. This unworthy male begs David to finish reading this great book. Joking aside, thank you David. 🙂

[@robertbreschard3493]

Well thanks hope to see more chapters

[@grantopithecus5995]

My favorite Character in all of your reading is the mystery cat that appears!They are an incredible performer!

[@glacial_source83]

Definitely the best part

[@robertbreschard3493]

Love this much

[@DavidReadsASoIaF]

Sorry for the delay, everyone! I've been very busy these last couple weeks and have a friend visiting from out of town this weekend. Should be able to get bakc in the swing of things next week, and I'll try not to have so many long gaps like this!

[@LPNBKeith]

Waiting (not so) patiently. Your words are great my friend! Hope all is well and I hope you can do this for a living one day. You’re awesome at it and I’d pay for your audiobooks. 🤜🤛

[@LPNBKeith]

I literally check every evening to see if you’ve uploaded even though I have notifications on 😂

[@belindalefebvre654]

David is there only 21 chapters in this book and will you be doing the next book in this series?

[@claudiastokes6485]

David, please do Valley of the Horses. Your reading is so wonderful.

[@claudiastokes6485]

​@@belindalefebvre654there are 28 chapters and it is the first of 6 books. Besides this book, The Mammoth Hunters is my favorite.

[@gardengnome3845]

I paused to look for my cat lol Also got tears in my eyes at crebs speech. Even though I’ve read these so many times! Hopefully you are well and can finish soon.

[@robertbreschard3493]

Curds not deformed just mix species

[@hannahr1396]

I have loved listening to your recording of Clan of the Cave Bear! Hope to see it finished! But I'm reading along with a physical copy, so I'll finish either way. Hearing your cat chime in is sooooo delightful 🥰

[@DanaStephenson]

I am on the edge of my seat at the suspense in the last few chapters! (Even though I've read the books several times!)

[@rogueprince1341]

What makes listening to someone read a story better than reading it yourself? I've read four books out of the series, and it's a much better listen than read. Samething with the ASoIaF books

[@apriestnamedViv]

Thank you so much for narrating this book as far as you did. I'll have to read the rest on my own.

[@augustkruck6061]

Ohhhhnooooo.. This man is grateful that the leader read so many chapters of the book and begs the leader to read more

[@TheLadybughug]

The occasional meow has me giggling! I've been enjoying this so much, this series, especially the first 3 books, are some of my all time faves, along with Dragons of Pern. I've binged on this playlist, and abruptly, it's done 😱. I look forward, very much to the next chapter! Thank you so much for these!

[@shanemiller6982]

I heard it too , I thought there were some sound effects at first.

[@claudiastokes6485]

Lol. Until I read your comment, I thought my neighbor had gotten a cat.

[@ludovicus-Wyndham]

Thanks for the introduction to and narration of a great story, David. Also, Claudio's indispensable contribution made it a truly unique pleasure.

[@glacial_source83]

It's name is Claudio?!‽ That's wonderful.

[@Waxingoptimistic]

Cat noises in background are top tier ❤ best part of an already fabulous performance

[@robertbreschard3493]

How was Ayla’s pregnancy difficult

[@DarkmanTC]

Thanks a lot m8. Reading was delight to listen. You did a great job, for which i can't express enough gratitude Can't wait for last chapter 22 of this book ❤

[@lamagaria5475]

I LOVE the Cat in the background! 😻😻🥰

[@deborahcaproon9279]

I keep thinking mine is in the room. She is usually so quiet.😅❤

[@komikbookgeek]

Creb's speech in my favorite and I love him so much.

[@shanemiller6982]

Oh Snap , I thought 21 would be the end of the book. Now I have to play the waiting game.... Anyway , thanks for all the work you have done here. Meow... I have been putting it... meow... On before I go to bed and it puts me quickly to sleep.

[@bjgoels]

Very disappointed that the book wasn't completed. There are several chapters missing. 😢

[@robertbreschard3493]

Well ask him to put in more

[@DavidReadsASoIaF]

Noisy Claudio returns in this chapter

[@Big_Greg]

Claudio is the spirit of the Cave Lion coming in for a cameo

[@Freefolkcreate]

Wonderful work, Sir and Cat 🐈❤

[@ChastonMcLin]

Hey man, any chance you are ever going to upload the rest of this book?

[@alaenamcdonald1877]

Please finish this book!!! It’s one of my favorites, and I very enjoy your style 😊

[@undursleyish1128]

Sure can’t wait for the rest of the story, and hopefully the rest of the books that follow! Fingers crossed for updates soon

[@johnalan7730]

Thank you SO MUCH for recording 21 Chapters of this book. I really enjoyed your reading of one of my favorite books. If you ever get the time to finish the rest of the book , I will eagerly listen to them (binge listen). 👍🏾😊

[@shellivester]

EVERY audiobook needs to be required to have cats talking in the background! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@alsharpe7213]

This book is great Davey! Thank you for another awesome chapter!!

[@macferthi]

Had to go ahead and finish the book when you went on hiatus. Thank you for introducing me to this really cool story. Waiting in anticipation for your next project (crossing my fingers for The Hobbit, as you suggested).

[@clearymc]

I’ll go back and start at chapter 1 to refresh but it’s nice to see you back. Thanks!

[@moonharvestgoon1970]

I will literally pay you to finish clan of the cave bear

[@shirtal315]

Looking forward to the next chapter with great anticipation!

[@elizabethponce316]

My daughter and I spent 30 minutes in a frantic panic, searching for our cat before we realized it was YOUR CAT on the recording 😹 😅 Your cat sounded concerned because of the tones of voices you were using 😂 Our cat was like, "What?"😮😮😮

[@moonxmists]

Hahaha omg I did the same.

[@alexmilink3420]

Dear David, thank you so much for your admirable reading of this book

[@donnaevans3179]

Well I’ve enjoyed this soooo much ! I read all the books years ago, it was so nice to listen to you narrate this one. I now have to go searching for my books so I can finish the story. It’s much harder for me to read now, I’ve got dry eye and need glasses.

[@flowertrue]

Bro, how can you leave us hanging like this?

[@ellice100]

Love the cat

[@bjgoels]

I've been enjoying this. Where is the rest of it?

[@robertbreschard3493]

Broud is never the father at all

[@meredithrobinson6978]

Thank you so much for recording these! You really brought the story to life ❤

[@moonwise8531]

Thank you for doing this book I’m enjoying it.

[@joellenruggiero4953]

Hooray hooray more chapters! So excited when I saw additional chapters had been read and added! So looking forward to the remaining chapters.

[@at7595]

Sooo? Chapter 22?!?

[@joellenruggiero4953]

My hope for the New Year? That the rest of the chapters will be uploaded in 2024🎉

[@dollymando]

Stopped at chapter 21? Where is the rest? You left us hanging.

[@byronyates2385]

How many books of this great series will you be reading and how many is there?

[@Angelclairs]

Amazing reading, looking forward to the end

[@robertbreschard3493]

No worries

[@meredithrobinson6978]

I had to finish the book listening to a different narrator and no offense to them but they didn't even come close to how amazing your version is T_T. I would love to listen to the whole series by you

[@glacial_source83]

Btw, superb job. *chef's kiss*

[@robertbreschard3493]

Some of the movie is baste on the events of this novel

[@jokraemer3516]

When are you going to do the next chapter!?

[@paulataljaard3626]

Hi there, thanks for the lovely book. When will you load the rest of the chapters? I can't wait to hear what will happen next. Please upload them 🙏

[@glacial_source83]

*maow* attention hooman, right *miow* um...hello...? *maow?* I love the comments from your peanut gallery.

[@robertbreschard3493]

Hhmmm

[@ellice100]

Oh my I need the last chapters

[@moonxmists]

Please sir, may I have some more? 🥺

[@LinearAnalysis]

Can’t wait for the next one!

[@clinerandalee3789]

I cant wait for the next chapter! I tried listening to another reader and couldn't get into it. Now it kills me to wait. lol

[@mumtazsheikh690]

brb, ugly crying at Creb's speech

[@rogueprince1341]

Hey im not trying to be a dick but i needs the rest of the book sir. And may i suggest doing the Dune books? Also, if you need help with the channel i wouldnt mind joining your channel. I dig what your doing with making audiobook for KZbin. So if i can help the channel out i will.

[@jessiemcgregor8644]

Where is chapter 22?

[@annief9063]

I appreciate your reading but leaving off at chapter 21 & saying you'd be starting back up with the rest in a week or so & it's been a year! I hope you're okay. I can't read any more & was relying on audio books & now I'm in limbo for the last chapters.

[@cassiewyatt7199]

Encore!

[@charliekasi8306]

Waiting for chapter 22 in May 2024

[@brian197686]

So if the men can take any of the women they want at any time, how do they know who the father of any baby is? Ayla's inner monologue suggests that the clan doesn't understand sexual reproduction.

[@thebeanwitch2609]

This is one of the creative imaginings that Auel used in her novels, since we can't know anything about the inner thoughts of Neolithic peoples. I don't think the word "father" is used much, if at all, in the whole series. There are simply mothers and "men of the hearth." Both the Clan and the Others believe spiritual forces are responsible for giving children to mothers, therefore children only have mothers and siblings, and no man "claims" them except in the sense of a mother's mate being the foremost adult responsible for their well-being. The idea of children being owned property of their parents, by some weird right deriving from fertilization, is alien to the peoples in her books.

[@jakesmerth1919]

I missed it in the earlier chapters but I've finally heard your cat meowing ❤️

[@smithmcsmith9218]

thank you!!!

[@lissaweers346]

can we get the next 10 chapter? or the next 5 books? please, i have all 6 books it just easy for me to listen to it on u tube while im at home

[@gizzynthefrog]

Hey, you never finished this. Now I have to go find the book again.

[@Frikzter]

How could you not finish the book!?

[@SnackThatSmilesBacktm]

why did you stop at chapter 21?

[@rishigraham9574]

Wow David. After reading your naration, I found myself looking for a website that offers snippets of professional narrators to sample for future enjoyments. I decided to look-up your name first, sure that you were professional even though a cat participates! The well-timed Meows even added to the experience in some homely way. I'm both pleased and dismaid that you intend to keep recording. Do I wait? Or risk the perilous disappointment of hunting a potentially unworthy oral-guide to complete the journey? I'm genuinely torn. Thank-you.

[@Darkstar_Dayne]

Can you please do Wheel Of Time?

[@schleimhafer3990]

or Preston Jacobs winds of winter fanfiction?

[@Jokay-bi2hi]

The random meow 😂

[@cynthiarowley719]

I've been hoping to find this book! Thank you! Have you ever read Dorothy Dunnett

[@Him_Him_]

Let's go

[@robertbreschard3493]

40:50 durc 40:57 I like the name durc not a normal name but not bad

[@lissaweers346]

when do you get the rest of the story?

[@robertbreschard3493]

How is that to come

[@lissaweers346]

@@robertbreschard3493 I don't know how, iv been a fan of this book for about 40 years. I have bought and read all 6 books, I know there is more then 21 chapters to this book, as well as 5 more books

[@robertbreschard3493]

@@lissaweers346 still several more

[@lissaweers346]

@@robertbreschard3493 the 6 current books together are 85 hours long listen. as i said are you going to add the rest of the story?.

[@robertbreschard3493]

@@lissaweers346 I am not the one who started this

[@LPNBKeith]

Hope all is well my bro

[@robertbreschard3493]

Durc maybe deformed but he’s strong His mother only disobey only to protect him You don’t just need a name to be apart of something but it is to make us stronger and something to be called and remembered forever we can’t be called baby forever you know

[@Amanda-cd6dm]

Others could be time travelers

[@robertbreschard3493]

That’s a laugh

[@JanicePhillips]

Claudio!

[@robertbreschard3493]

Wha