How to Read Nature
Awaken Your Senses to the Outdoors You've Never Noticed
by Tristan Gooley
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Pub Date Oct 03 2017 | Archive Date Oct 17 2017
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Description
“Equal parts alfresco inspiration, interesting factoids, how-to instructions and self-help advice.”—The Wall Street Journal
When most of us go for a walk, a single sense—sight—tends to dominate our experience. But when New York Times–bestselling author and expert navigator Tristan Gooley goes for a walk, he uses all five senses to “read” everything nature has to offer. A single lowly weed can serve as his compass, calendar, clock, and even pharmacist.
In How to Read Nature, Gooley introduces readers to his world—where the sky, sea, and land teem with marvels. Plus, he shares 15 exercises to sharpen all of your senses. Soon you’ll be making your own discoveries, every time you step outside!
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781615194292 |
| PRICE | $17.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 160 |
Featured Reviews
Adam D, Librarian
How to Read Nature is a fantastic book for any nature lover or city dweller alike.
Christina W, Librarian
As an avid birder, sailor and hiker, I find Tristan Gooley's book "How to Read Nature" to be helpful in ever aspect of my outdoor life. It has helped me gain a better understanding for the natural world around me and how it influences and intersects with wind conditions, likely and unlike birds and finding my way home when i've become too distracted by the beauty at hand.
Reviewer 378331
Have you ever seen Wall-E? Do yo remember when they arrived on the planet and needed a crash course about life on Earth and how to crawl out of the spaceship?. I think you know where I am heading with this. How to Read Nature aims to help you notice your natural surroundings and awaken to a more nature-mindful you. It is a spark, an introductory approach to nature and how you can understand and interact with it through natural navigation. What the book is not, is a specialized guide for those who already have a fair understanding of the subject and desire more in-depth content. Hint: check other books by the author.
What I specially liked was Gooley's sense of humor and easy to follow exercises, almost as if he was giving me a remote course. If this book succeeds and gets you interested about nature, you can find a lengthy list of literature for further reading curated by the author. It is organized matching the chapters of the book and includes a brief description for each title. If Thoreau was still alive, he would probably give 5 stars as well.
Cozy Book R, Reviewer
This is a amazing read for all of us that love and interact with nature.
New York Times–bestselling author and navigator Tristan Gooley teaches us when he goes for a walk, he uses all five senses to “read” everything nature has to offer. He shows us how to engage all five senses to immerse ourselves in nature.
Gooley introduces readers to his techniques and teaches us how to embrace our nature experiences and appreciate all nature has to offer. If you are a hiker, a advocate for nature, a backpacker or just someone who loves nature, you will embrace this book and all the author teaches us. I found it well researched, and a enjoyable reading experience. The exercises are easy to follow to incorporate into your daily walks. The descriptions of nature's glory are truly beautiful and reminiscent of the teachings of the great Thoreau.
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