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hannahbunker's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
Whimsical and delightful
kendragaylelee's review against another edition
4.0
Enchantment might be just the book you need to re-awaken to the soft, quiet beauty of the mundane. There's nothing earth-shaking in this book. But that's really the point. Wonder seeps in, against all odds, and sometimes when it seems least likely we'll be able to find it amid all the noise. This book is a soft nudge in the direction of re-engaging with life in a real, whole-hearted, sustainable way.
julia212's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
3.0
“Wintering” left me more enchanted than its successor. There are some lovely passages about re-connecting with the world we live in, but I would have loved to be led even deeper into the magical secrets, complex simplicities and elemental truths it has to offer.
sponberry's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This book captured me from the first page. I feel like within its pages are many tonics for the ailments of modern life. Split into sections for the elements - earth, water, fire and air - each one has a different wisdom. The chapter on fire spoke to me deeply, as someone experiencing the most severe burnout of my life, to remember that sometimes new beginnings mean burning the old things down. This book is a must for anyone who feels lost or wants to re-find the spark in life.
thejadedhippy's review against another edition
slow-paced
4.5
I enjoyed this meditation on what it was like for the author coming out of the pandemic and founding wonder again. It wasn’t quite what I expected and I think I’ll be coming back to it again in the future. It’s a subtle book.
deluciate's review against another edition
4.0
May picks an idea and then writes about the story of her exploration of that, including stuff she does during her research as well as memoirs of moments in her past. In this book, she's dealing with the overwhelm and detachment of the COVID lockdowns in the UK by trying to reconnect with a feeling of enchantment.
The book is split into four quarters, each themed for one of the elements (earth, water, fire, air), and as an example, when she's exploring the element of fire, she talks about historical and present experiences of meteor showers.
The book is split into four quarters, each themed for one of the elements (earth, water, fire, air), and as an example, when she's exploring the element of fire, she talks about historical and present experiences of meteor showers.
hannscaveny's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
I throughly enjoyed May’s eloquent fumble toward an enchantment with life that can and should also be found by each person in their own vein. Such a thing would make for more wonder, connection, and rest for us all.