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kurt's review
5.0
There was nothing in this book that I hadn't known already, but it was a very nice journey of rediscovery. If you are a seasoned outdoorsman, you will not stand to gain any new insight from this. The one who would benefit greatly from this book is the forest newbie. It is packed with great information one would need to understand the well-being and nature of our forests. It's nice to reconnect with nature with books like this to bring you back to the beginning, as a reminder of things you may take for granted. The more experienced you become with our forests, sometimes you lose what is considered as the basics. This book reels you back in with that base-level knowledge.
In an age where human beings have lost their ear to listen to nature and have forgotten how to feel our ancient connections with the Earth, "Forest Walking" is a good book to help re-open your eyes and teaches you how to hear our world around us through the trees and the very ground that gives them life.
Very touching and healing for those who want to reestablish a connection to the world we take so much for granted.
In an age where human beings have lost their ear to listen to nature and have forgotten how to feel our ancient connections with the Earth, "Forest Walking" is a good book to help re-open your eyes and teaches you how to hear our world around us through the trees and the very ground that gives them life.
Very touching and healing for those who want to reestablish a connection to the world we take so much for granted.
apstatler's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
I learned so much in this book that I want to buy a hard copy (I listened to the audiobook) and keep it in my hiking backpack for our adventures. So many fun little tidbits to look for and do the next time we find ourselves forest walking.
I gave it less than 5 stars though because as an audiobook I feel like I was missing out on pictures and maps that would have been helpful. But that's not the books fault, and I'm not even sure if there ARE maps/pictures in the physical book.
I gave it less than 5 stars though because as an audiobook I feel like I was missing out on pictures and maps that would have been helpful. But that's not the books fault, and I'm not even sure if there ARE maps/pictures in the physical book.
mbyun215's review
informative
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
3.0
Peaceful, but not his best work. Lots of rehashing from hidden life of trees.
vallevia's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
4.0
I received a free copy of this book as part of Goodread Giveaways.
This was such a feel-good read. It's filled with interesting tips and facts that are delivered in the most wholesome way. The tone is light and playful throughout the entire book while still touching on important issues such as deforestation. I highly recommend!
This was such a feel-good read. It's filled with interesting tips and facts that are delivered in the most wholesome way. The tone is light and playful throughout the entire book while still touching on important issues such as deforestation. I highly recommend!
swid's review
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This book is as the author says "an appetizer". I still learned some stuff and was entertained so that's why I gave it 5 stars.
Don't expect an in depth technical guide to forests and your expectations will be met.
Don't expect an in depth technical guide to forests and your expectations will be met.