The subject of this book really caught my attention. During COVID I coped with the isolation in part by falling in love with the outdoors, and in particular grew a deep fascination with trees. Couple that with the stress that we’re all feeling at the moment and this book seemed to be right up my alley.

The author certainly dives into the topic of attention restoration through nature, which was incredibly fascinating to read. However by the midpoint of the book I have confess that I began suffering from study overload! While assertions about the positive impact of nature are central to the book’s theme, there are just too many studies cited. Because there were so many, they also felt repetitive, as many studies only revealed subtle differences in outcome.

The book would have been that much more enjoyable if some anecdotes into the benefits of nature were included, or perhaps more attention was given to more landscapes that captured the essential elements of nature’s restorative powers.

The book was certainly an enjoyable read, but I believe the author left some opportunities on the table that would have made it all the more captivating.