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Customers find the book’s nature content inspiring and interesting. They describe it as an easy, well-written read with good research and explanations. The emotional content is appreciated for its positive impact on physical, mental, and emotional health. Readers find the writing entertaining and humorous. The book encourages them to appreciate the outdoors and get their kids outside.
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“Highly informative and remarkably entertaining.” —Elle
From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas—and the answers they yield—are more urgent than ever.
Our Top Reviews
Reviewer: William Fitler
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Shows me how nature has come to mean so much to me
Review: I grew up embracing technology, but luckily had numerous experiences in nature that I took for granted. Decades later, I found myself volunteering as a docent at a nearby park, and found myself drawn there far more than I ever expected – because being in the park made me feel better. Florence Williams has done a great job of documenting studies, programs and her personal experiences of collecting this information, in a very readable collection of stories instead of a firehose of facts and theories.
Reviewer: Bama Fan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Loved it! Great overview of how nature impacts us
Review: This book goes inside the exploration of the author as she travels the world in search of new and innovative ways that people are trying to utilize nature to help improve people’s physical and mental health. I learned a lot of other facts including how much time kids spend outside and how certain trees have been shown to help people out. Some of the science and the studies referenced can be subjective, but I think the points that are highlighted in it are worth considering and exploring. It has helped to remind me to get out more and provided a rationale for why we should be doing just that on a more regular basis. It is very similar to the book Blue Mind in its approach, so if you enjoyed that book, you will likely enjoy this one just as much.
Reviewer: Samantha
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book, but slow read
Review: I was so excited to read this book and was really enjoying it in the beginning. But I guess once my excitement wore off, or something, the book started to drag. I want to keep reading it because I was truly enjoying her insight on nature, the human condition, and how to survive modern day. This book really makes you appreciate the outdoors and gives a new perspective on how to relax and unwind from daily life. I took the book with me on a hike through a nature preserve and couldn’t stop thinking about how there is not one place left on earth where you can’t hear man-made noises. I stopped in the dense forest and felt as though I was surely away from all man-made machines, and yet, a plane flew overhead. It’s pretty incredible.Even if I’ve lost my momentum, I still recommend this book to anyone who is interested!
Reviewer: Geneva Charles
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: easy to use
Review: good read
Reviewer: Marge Vander Wagen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Scientific facts delivered with humor and common sense.
Review: As a pastor with a variety of people seeking my counsel, I encourage getting outside for your body, mind and spirit to heal.
Reviewer: ReAnn V.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: 10/10 recommend
Review: This book was assigned during my Environmental Psychology college course and ended up liking it a lot! I reference this book often when talking to other parents about getting their kiddos outside OFTEN. I couldn’t recommend this book enough!
Reviewer: Treeman
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice overview of the benefits of nature in a somewhat ironic style.
Review: Enjoyed learning about some of the international research that probes into the tangible benefits of humans’ experience of nature. The author’s writing style is accessible to the average reader but is detracted by the occasional f-bomb / scatalogical reference. 3.5 stars.
Reviewer: shannon
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Hit the spot!
Review: I think this book hit the spot with overall information about this topic! Even if I gave it four stars…it just feels like something amiss. The author gave a trove of information from all directions. That’s amazing because not many authors do that nowadays. It is nice to see there were various fields to discuss – smell, vision, health, consciousness, education, psychological diagnosis, and more. It hit me when I had extreme fatigue lately and I read this book. I told myself that it was a while since I went on a short hike for a day. When I did, then I felt better for a week…it is telling.
Reviewer: Martin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Very well written and informative
Reviewer: Yannick Renuart
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I bought this e-book for my thesis (planning to open a activity in Belgium to help people realize that they need to change their job… but I found so much more!) … and I am so grateful for it. I’m buying it a second time, to have it physically, and make it read by my loved ones and colleagues. Thank you so much. I hope meeting Florence some day!
Reviewer: Drew
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Good for people who are interested in the psychology of environment. It reviews the extant literature well and contains a balance of scientific and artistic perspectives. It also manages a very balanced and self-aware voice. Neither carried away by the science nor cynical.
Reviewer: Anísia Rosas
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Lancado em 2018, traz muito conteúdo informativo e bases científicas que explicam o porque as práticas na natureza beneficiam nossa saúde integral. A autora relata experimentos científico e experiências vivenciais em diferentes países.Gostaria que tivesse traduzido em Português.
Reviewer: Jim Semple
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Canadians and Americans seem to be behind many other countries when it comes to recognizing and appreciating the restorative effect that exposure to nature has on our physical and mental health. The author offers compelling evidence of how spending time in nature can make us healthier, happier, less stressed and better able to face the challenges of everyday life. Children who grow up with a generous ‘dose’ of nature become more balanced and more productive adults.
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