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A review by kellymcgatha
The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson
5.0
Update: I had to reread this, for it will be my parenting bible. I appreciate Rachel Carson’s words now more than ever.
One of the most beautiful books I've ever read. It was originally published as an article, so it is short and simple, yet every description says so much that it really doesn't need to be any longer (though I would probably love it even more if it was). It is geared towards parents and care-givers, neither of which applies to me, but since I see quotes from the book online all the time, and use the quotes often myself, I wanted to read the the entire piece. Her descriptions of nature are so gorgeous that it is impossible not to feel overwhelmed with wonder after reading it. I now want to read everything she has ever written.
One of the most beautiful books I've ever read. It was originally published as an article, so it is short and simple, yet every description says so much that it really doesn't need to be any longer (though I would probably love it even more if it was). It is geared towards parents and care-givers, neither of which applies to me, but since I see quotes from the book online all the time, and use the quotes often myself, I wanted to read the the entire piece. Her descriptions of nature are so gorgeous that it is impossible not to feel overwhelmed with wonder after reading it. I now want to read everything she has ever written.