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A review by mirandaleighhhh
Fieldwork: A Forager's Memoir by Iliana Regan
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
I listened to the audiobook and it dragged...in part because although Ilana has a relaxing, quiet voice, it wasn't very engaging for a 9+ hour audiobook. I very much judged this book by its cover, and it wasn't what I expected. Ilana has clearly had some traumatic life experiences (it's her memoir, so of course it's hers to share!) but I had selected it more in hopes that it would be more forest-centered, not realizing.
Initially, I had qualms about European settlers being mentioned more than indigenous people, especially given the land that the Milkweed Inn is on. Still, she does mention them both within the book and in the acknowledgments.
It's clear that she deeply appreciates nature and food and there were some really beautiful passages. I hope that she is able to have the family she desires.
Overall, this just wasn't for me.
Initially, I had qualms about European settlers being mentioned more than indigenous people, especially given the land that the Milkweed Inn is on. Still, she does mention them both within the book and in the acknowledgments.
It's clear that she deeply appreciates nature and food and there were some really beautiful passages. I hope that she is able to have the family she desires.
Overall, this just wasn't for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Eating disorder, Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse