The Nature Fix - by Florence Williams (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Highly informative and remarkably entertaining. --<em>Elle</em><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature's positive effects on the brain. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas--and the answers they yield--are more urgent than ever.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><em>The Nature Fix</em> is a beautifully written, thoroughly enjoyable exposition of a major principle of human life now supported by evidence in biology, psychology, and medicine.--Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University<br><br>[A] powerful environmental call to arms.-- "Publishers Weekly"<br><br>[A] scientific tour de Mother Earth...<em>The Nature Fix</em> offers a cross-continental rumination on nature's feel-good effects in a world that's increasingly concrete-centric.-- "Portland Monthly"<br><br>[Williams] presents the benefits of spending time outdoors... entertainingly but with enough scientific detail to satisfy the expert.-- "New York Times Book Review"<br><br>A thoughtful, refreshing book with a simple but powerful message.-- "Kirkus Reviews"<br><br>A veteran journalist, Williams flexes her conditioned reporting muscles.... Her fast-paced book takes readers across three continents as she trails all kinds of experts, from phycologists to foresters.-- "Earth Island Journal"<br><br>Engaging.-- "San Francisco Chronicle"<br><br>I'm no tree hugger, but <em>The Nature Fix</em> made me want to run outside and embrace the nearest oak. Not for the tree's sake but mine. Florence Williams makes a compelling, and elegant, case that nature is not only beautiful but also good for us. If Thoreau were steeped in modern neuroscience and possessed an endearingly self-deprecating sense of humor, the result would be the book you hold in your hands.--Eric Weiner, New York Times best-selling author of The Geography of Genius<br><br>Williams's findings are eminently reassuring.-- "Atlantic"<br><br>Florence Williams, keen observer, deft writer, creates a fascinating mosaic here. What are the costs--to us!--of humanity's increasing disconnection from nature? What are the likely benefits--to us!--of retaining that threatened connection?... Large.--David Quammen, New York Times best-selling author of The Tangled Tree<br>
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