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3.83 AVERAGE
I'm just not that into it. I found the writing dense and the whole concept felt over my head. I could have read this book and I might have got something from it but I've learned that life is short, time is precious and there are plenty of other books in the world.
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As a Derbyshire lass I felt so at home exploring the familiar trails, hills and rocks of the Peak District featured in the chapters of Ruth Allen's latest book. This landscape perfectly frames the theme of "weathering" both in the form of erosion of the geology but also of life, how these events shape and define everything. Fundamentally it explores how things must change in order to keep a balance. Reflections on stress, grief, aging, safety, health, fear and ambiguity are beautifully written in the context of experiences of the author in amongst the outdoor places used for recreation and in her line of work as a psychotherapist. The parallels drawn between human life experience, ecology and geology are captivating and deeply intriguing to read. Expertly written and superb in its summary of the enduring cycles of nature and the importance of connection and resilience, "Weathering" is a book I feel I'll often dip back into for reassurance and encouragement through times of change.
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First of all, I do not recommend this book to those who are not perfectly able to translate geological related words from English; I struggled quite a bit. Then I admit that I have difficulties with that whole school of thought that claims that there is no anxiety that cannot be cured by taking a good walk in nature - I don't think so. That said, the book had intrigued me as a psychotherapist, and I admit that some of the comparisons between people and rocks struck me. The author also provides a measure of self-revelation that contributes to the degree of authenticity that shines through her words.
Prima di tutto sconsiglio questo libro a chi non sia perfettamente in grado di tradurre parole di ambito geologico dall'inglese, io ho fatto parecchia fatica. Poi ammetto che ho delle difficoltà con tutta quella scuola di pensiero che sostiene che non ci sia ansia che non si possa curare facendosi una bella passeggiata nella natura - non credo proprio.
Detto questo, il libro mi aveva incuriosita in quanto psicoterapeuta e ammetto che alcuni paragoni tra le persone e le rocce mi hanno colpito. L'autrice fornisce anche una certa misura di autosvelamento, che contribuisce al grado di autenticità che traspare dalle sue parole.
Prima di tutto sconsiglio questo libro a chi non sia perfettamente in grado di tradurre parole di ambito geologico dall'inglese, io ho fatto parecchia fatica. Poi ammetto che ho delle difficoltà con tutta quella scuola di pensiero che sostiene che non ci sia ansia che non si possa curare facendosi una bella passeggiata nella natura - non credo proprio.
Detto questo, il libro mi aveva incuriosita in quanto psicoterapeuta e ammetto che alcuni paragoni tra le persone e le rocce mi hanno colpito. L'autrice fornisce anche una certa misura di autosvelamento, che contribuisce al grado di autenticità che traspare dalle sue parole.
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I really enjoyed the first half (the whole book is kinda a modern Walden pond-esque reflection) but I did divest during a part that talked about treating anxiety with nature. SOme of us have a chemical imbalance no amount of touching grass can ever cure.
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