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jackiep's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
jordynbean's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
Made me reflect on my own childhood and feel excited and inspired to raise an outdoor child. Also to become more informed about the plants and animals in our area as well as protecting them and our outdoor spaces. If you listen to audio I didn’t prefer the narrator. He frequently pronounces words incorrectly and his voice is a little monotone for my liking.
thehatfam's review against another edition
3.0
To sum the idea up: take your kids out to nature. Let them have unorgganized play in nature without any structure or any sort of adult interference. People need nature and kids these days aren't getting it.
It's a really great concept. In fact It's my favorite topic and I really want to do something in this area in my major. I just wasn't a big fan of the author I guess. I've studied this in my classes so this book wasn't as enlightening as I thought it would be. If you don't know about Nature-deficit disorder, you might want to read it though.
It's a really great concept. In fact It's my favorite topic and I really want to do something in this area in my major. I just wasn't a big fan of the author I guess. I've studied this in my classes so this book wasn't as enlightening as I thought it would be. If you don't know about Nature-deficit disorder, you might want to read it though.
misspippireads's review against another edition
5.0
Will you or your child be the Last Child in the Woods?
Louv dives into how people (children especially) interact with nature. With today's modern marvels, we distance ourselves from the outdoors. We've created fear that never existed before when dealing with trees... woods... nature. Louv also shares examples and resources to overcome the fear, or the boogieman. He offers research of the benefits of being outdoors.
It's an eye opening listen (or read). It's been recommended to me, but it never made it onto my must read until a local book festival chose it for their city read. I'm so happy that I chose to read it along with everyone. It's a fantastic book. I understand why a friend recommended it to me. Times have changed, but nature has remained the same. I know that I fear the wildness, but also appreciate the peace and beautiful it offers. I would encourage all listeners (and readers) to give this book a try.
Jonathan Hogan narrated Louv's book. His voice was excellent for this non-fiction piece. The story wasn't dynamic, but it was thought provoking and Hogan's tempo was spot on.
Reviewed from a library copy.
Louv dives into how people (children especially) interact with nature. With today's modern marvels, we distance ourselves from the outdoors. We've created fear that never existed before when dealing with trees... woods... nature. Louv also shares examples and resources to overcome the fear, or the boogieman. He offers research of the benefits of being outdoors.
It's an eye opening listen (or read). It's been recommended to me, but it never made it onto my must read until a local book festival chose it for their city read. I'm so happy that I chose to read it along with everyone. It's a fantastic book. I understand why a friend recommended it to me. Times have changed, but nature has remained the same. I know that I fear the wildness, but also appreciate the peace and beautiful it offers. I would encourage all listeners (and readers) to give this book a try.
Jonathan Hogan narrated Louv's book. His voice was excellent for this non-fiction piece. The story wasn't dynamic, but it was thought provoking and Hogan's tempo was spot on.
Reviewed from a library copy.
sallyavena's review against another edition
4.0
Very thought provoking book about what our kids may be missing out on. I grew up playing in the fields, woods, creek...watching nature happen. My kids just don't get to experience what I was lucky enough to and that makes me sad. I have to take them somewhere to flip over a rock and find a salamander or to catch a crayfish. They just can't walk out the door to do that.
abbeyhar103's review against another edition
Didn't finish. Two reasons:
1. I already understand and agree with the basic hypothesis and wasn't getting anything new from it.
2. I'd love to see this topic updated for 2024 (this was 2007) - in terms of new digital/social media enticements as well as language use and privilege awareness updates on behalf of the author
1. I already understand and agree with the basic hypothesis and wasn't getting anything new from it.
2. I'd love to see this topic updated for 2024 (this was 2007) - in terms of new digital/social media enticements as well as language use and privilege awareness updates on behalf of the author
tayshon's review against another edition
5.0
This was a startlingly good read - if you like learning, and knowing about the research that goes into finding out more of the human condition, this is a book you don't want to miss.
freckleduck's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book. I agree with much of the author’s premise but I did feel at times he went on tangents that felt too long.