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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Lovely and cyclical. Past and present swirl down into the moles tunnel with Marc. To find ourselves fond of something so unexpected. Thank you Marc for tending to the wayside. Brief and touching. Unfinished, perfectly prepped to be read again at a riper age.
A lovely little book of contemplations on life through the framework of mole catching.
"Written in the season of catching moles, instead of catching moles. I think the only certainty I can give you about this book is that by the end you will know a lot more about moles."
Indeed, I do now know a lot more about moles and have gained perspective on vagrancy, walking, life, death, killing, and existence. Hamer's thoughts read somewhat like Daoist meditations, and are full of quotable moments to keepsake. A very pleasant read that reminds us to slow down and give up on immaculate yards already, because the moles are here to stay.
"What was left was just acceptance and love of what is."
"There is something deeply magnificent in being just ordinary."
*gift from Greystone Press*
"Written in the season of catching moles, instead of catching moles. I think the only certainty I can give you about this book is that by the end you will know a lot more about moles."
Indeed, I do now know a lot more about moles and have gained perspective on vagrancy, walking, life, death, killing, and existence. Hamer's thoughts read somewhat like Daoist meditations, and are full of quotable moments to keepsake. A very pleasant read that reminds us to slow down and give up on immaculate yards already, because the moles are here to stay.
"What was left was just acceptance and love of what is."
"There is something deeply magnificent in being just ordinary."
*gift from Greystone Press*
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4/5
What a heartwarming memoir. Hamer talks about not only his life as a molecatcher but how he really lived, traveled, and eventually settled down with his wife Peggy. The way he writes about nature is so beautiful. I really enjoyed how there was narration, illustrations and poetry in every section. His nature writing was so meaningful and descriptive. Short and sweet little read.
What a heartwarming memoir. Hamer talks about not only his life as a molecatcher but how he really lived, traveled, and eventually settled down with his wife Peggy. The way he writes about nature is so beautiful. I really enjoyed how there was narration, illustrations and poetry in every section. His nature writing was so meaningful and descriptive. Short and sweet little read.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
A strange little book about one man’s life as a professional mole catcher and the reasons he finally decided to give it up. It feels very meditative and is so short that it’s hard not to justify the read.
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
I wouldn't have thought it was very interesting if you'd asked me if I wanted to read a book about catching moles and finding enlightenment, but I truly did enjoy this book. Somehow it blends the art and skill of mole-catching with the art and skill of finding true happiness.
Not that happiness is the same as a happy ending--far from it. Happiness seems to be knowing your place in the world and being completely and totally OK with it. Even with hardships, even with aging, even with loneliness.
I recommend this book for people who are interested in nature and enlightenment, and maybe even for people wondering what it's all for (life, that is). A bittersweet look at what it means to be a human and how to cope with, well, being human.
Not that happiness is the same as a happy ending--far from it. Happiness seems to be knowing your place in the world and being completely and totally OK with it. Even with hardships, even with aging, even with loneliness.
I recommend this book for people who are interested in nature and enlightenment, and maybe even for people wondering what it's all for (life, that is). A bittersweet look at what it means to be a human and how to cope with, well, being human.