A review by alexandraidonea
The Hidden World of the Fox by Adele Brand

4.0

Five stars for my interest, four for delivery. I was fascinated to learn about foxes mostly in the U.K., though the author has experience working worldwide; it’s stirred in me again the desire to be working outdoors and with animals/nature. A particular awe for the world, childlike, has awoken in me again, partially through recent recommitment to exercise as relief from anxiety and this book came at the exact right time - I felt actual chills at many sections in how in tune I felt with how the author described the natural world and humans’ place in it and responsibility to it. Those who know me well know my affinity for foxes, and the book did not disappoint. It was less academic than expected, more anecdotal, but entirely sourced - it was the delivery that threw me off, but in the end I enjoyed that thoroughly as well. It was like having a conversation with a friend, listening to stories of experience. I’m suggesting to everyone to read this book, fox fanatics or no - hopefully others feel as connected with nature afterward as I do.