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The Eight Master Lessons of Nature
- What Nature Teaches Us About Living Well in the World
- Narrated by: Gary Ferguson
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
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The Eight Master Lessons of Nature
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Publisher's Summary
A riveting manifesto for the millions of people who long to forge a more vital, meaningful connection to the natural world to live a better, more fulfilling life
Looking around at the world today - a world of skyscrapers, super highways, melting ice caps, and rampant deforestation - it is easy to feel that humanity has actively severed its ties with nature. It’s no wonder that we are starving to rediscover a connection with the natural world.
With new insights into the inner workings of nature's wonders, Gary Ferguson presents a fascinating exploration into how many of the most remarkable aspects of nature are hardwired into our very DNA. What emerges is a dazzling web of connections that holds powerful clues about how to better navigate our daily lives.
Through cutting-edge data and research, drawing on science, psychology, history, and philosophy, The Eight Master Lessons of Nature will leave listeners with a feeling of hope, excitement, and joy. It is a dazzling statement about the powers of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness that come from reclaiming our relationship with Mother Nature. Lessons about mystery, loss, the fine art of rising again, how animals make us smarter, and how the planet’s elders make us better at life are unforgettable and transformative.
What the critics say
“In this expansive survey, nature writer Ferguson (Walking Down the Wild) argues that nature’s ‘harmony, balance, and rhythm’ can teach humans how to live peaceful, vital lives. Ferguson’s eight assertions each speak to the powerful connections he sees between the natural and human worlds, each beginning with his lushly delivered observations of nature.” (Publishers Weekly)
“A mellow, meditative book for nature lovers and those who want to reconnect with the world around them.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“It's hard to put down the phone and pay attention to the larger world - but as this insightful book makes clear, that kind of attention to the natural world can help set us on better paths for our lives, our societies, and our futures." (Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy and Eaarth)