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rosemarie_cawkwell's review against another edition
3.0
The writing is easy to read, and the author's conviction comes through in the writing, and I'm sure some of the exercises provided will be of use to some readers. The author's gardening recommendations, for a forest garden, aren't to be sniffed at either, as they encourage diversity and home-growing some food, although his referring to it as a 'cancer-curing' garden is rather far-fetched.
rejoycingtoday's review against another edition
4.0
It was interesting to read this book while suffering from seasonal allergies and a bug bite that made a large raised lump on my leg. It feels more like nature is trying to kill me rather than heal me at this juncture.
While in the woods a couple of days ago thinking about the book it became apparent that as soul feeding as it can be, it's not really a completely relaxing experience. There is, unfortunately, a level of vigilance required from any woman who is out in an isolated place alone.
These concerns aside, the book makes some excellent points about the important role nature plays in our wellbeing, as well as how we suffer from lack of connection to the natural world. Having sex out in nature seems a bit over the top to me, especially when I consider the logistics (bugs, pokey sticks, etc) but love the idea of including access to the outdoors for people who are in hospice.
Other than being disappointed with the fact that he did not include much information about how being out in nature can be challenging, I found it to be a very enlightening book. Being outdoors, hiking, camping are all things that I've loved for years. It's nice to know that it is good for my body as well as my soul.
While in the woods a couple of days ago thinking about the book it became apparent that as soul feeding as it can be, it's not really a completely relaxing experience. There is, unfortunately, a level of vigilance required from any woman who is out in an isolated place alone.
These concerns aside, the book makes some excellent points about the important role nature plays in our wellbeing, as well as how we suffer from lack of connection to the natural world. Having sex out in nature seems a bit over the top to me, especially when I consider the logistics (bugs, pokey sticks, etc) but love the idea of including access to the outdoors for people who are in hospice.
Other than being disappointed with the fact that he did not include much information about how being out in nature can be challenging, I found it to be a very enlightening book. Being outdoors, hiking, camping are all things that I've loved for years. It's nice to know that it is good for my body as well as my soul.
sgkramar's review against another edition
3.0
Summary: Terpenes interact with our immune systems and actually bolster our immune response. Trees (predominantly conifers) release lots of terpenes, so hanging out in forests and around trees can help strengthen our immune systems.
The rest of the book discusses ideas for wilderness outings and home garden design options. And, I should add, gets pretty strange about hugging trees, having sex while in contact with plants and dirt, mystical plant-based healing of mind and body, etc.
The rest of the book discusses ideas for wilderness outings and home garden design options. And, I should add, gets pretty strange about hugging trees, having sex while in contact with plants and dirt, mystical plant-based healing of mind and body, etc.
gonza_basta's review against another edition
2.0
I actually have mixed feelings about this book, because I don't believe everything that it is written here, but maybe that is due to the difference between a botanist/biologist and a psychotherapist.
Non é che questo libro mi abbia proprio convinto, ma credo sia dovuto al fatto che l'autore é un biologo/botanico mentre io sono una psicoterapeuta.
THANKS TO NETGALLEY FOR THE PREVIEW!
Non é che questo libro mi abbia proprio convinto, ma credo sia dovuto al fatto che l'autore é un biologo/botanico mentre io sono una psicoterapeuta.
THANKS TO NETGALLEY FOR THE PREVIEW!
cl1ch3's review
3.0
The book starts strong exploring the different cultural and scientific ways in which humans are connected to nature. Unfortunately as the book goes on it seems to lose focus.