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claireescott's review
5.0
It feels so special to read Ella's writing. This book contains an essay about how her reverence for the natural world compelled her to visit Antarctica. She describes her time there, existential meditations on climate change, and her spiritual experience. Great companion to Solar Power. "Throughout the week, I've been reminded of an obvious fact, over and over–that witnessing the natural world is the most important reason to be alive, that its wellbeing matters above all else."
nataliem1017's review
5.0
wow. she is such an incredibly gifted writer. that essay was so powerful, so descriptive. her descriptions were phenomenal and it made it so easy to picture in my mind. i also loved flipping thru all the images. all in all i read this in like 15 mins tops. i was immediately hooked on the essay - there was just something about her writing... i cant get enough - SHE NEEDS TO WRITE A BOOK!
this essay was even more impactful for me because climate change is something that i worry about a lot and i worry about tangible ways that it can be countered when it really seems like nothing can help at this point. she touches on these fears and reflects upon her own impact on the climate (i remember this one quote where she said something like "once i traveled to three countries in one day...so much jet fuel for such a little life" shes so gifted) i really love how she reflected on her own impact on the climate as a celebrity since i feel like no celebrities or public figures speak on, or even know of, their impact on climate change. it reminds me of the "fallen fruit" music video where the village is burning and people are running but she just walks right through it all, gets into a car, and is driven to safety. kind of saying how she is in a privileged position where if the climate disaster does culminate into something horrible, powerful, rich, privileged people have the means to just escape it when nobody else can. such powerful stuff miss lorde!
anyways she echoes a lot of my existential fears about the climate and how daunting of a task it seems to try and stop the inevitable destruction of our planet, but her clear and concise writing combined with her own reflections and worries about the climate really put all my fears into perspective. her writing is just so powerful omg i love her so much
stream solar power
this essay was even more impactful for me because climate change is something that i worry about a lot and i worry about tangible ways that it can be countered when it really seems like nothing can help at this point. she touches on these fears and reflects upon her own impact on the climate (i remember this one quote where she said something like "once i traveled to three countries in one day...so much jet fuel for such a little life" shes so gifted) i really love how she reflected on her own impact on the climate as a celebrity since i feel like no celebrities or public figures speak on, or even know of, their impact on climate change. it reminds me of the "fallen fruit" music video where the village is burning and people are running but she just walks right through it all, gets into a car, and is driven to safety. kind of saying how she is in a privileged position where if the climate disaster does culminate into something horrible, powerful, rich, privileged people have the means to just escape it when nobody else can. such powerful stuff miss lorde!
anyways she echoes a lot of my existential fears about the climate and how daunting of a task it seems to try and stop the inevitable destruction of our planet, but her clear and concise writing combined with her own reflections and worries about the climate really put all my fears into perspective. her writing is just so powerful omg i love her so much
stream solar power
rosemcesw's review
5.0
"Throughout the week, I've been reminded of an obvious fact, over and over - witnessing the natural world is the most important reason to be alive, that its wellbeing matters above all else."
aloure's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
morgs777's review
5.0
Lorde can do no wrong in my eyes, essentially. She’s such a great writer, I loved her essays and insights. Cool keepsake too.
hotellefleurs's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Wow. This book was short (probably only 10 pages of actual reading) but the content was stunning. It tells the story of Lorde’s trip to Antarctica and is filled with photos of the base camp, ice, and wildlife. The sublime reverence that she describes Antarctica with is stunning and I’m so glad that I was able to read this.
maudouglasa's review
"It’s a strange sensation, staring open-mouthed at nature in its rawest form and being met with pure hostility in return. There is nothing sentimental or gentle or nurturing in this natural environment, none of the womb-like qualities of a warm summer sea or humid forest. It can’t be tamed, or domesticated, or possessed. Antarctica is not your mother. It’s not going to cushion your fall."
ajthegoblin's review
5.0
I’ve had this kind of reverie of Antartica ever since I read an article ages ago written by a women who went for scientific research. Like Lorde, it’s a place I wanted to see, but unlike Lorde, I’ll probably never get too. However, I think this collection of photographs encapsulates her experience so perfectly and as always I can never get enough of her words. I’m so glad she shared a piece of her journey with us.