Description
'A wonderful "rough guide" to the planet we live on... Read it and pass it on as a gift of love from you to those around you so they can learn to feel comfortable in their own skins and ultimately, be happy.' Sir Tim Smit, The Eden Project
An almanac, focused on reconnecting with the great outdoors for the benefit of both us and nature.
Each month in The Blackbird's Song, Miles Richardson delves into the science and mythology behind our relationship with nature, exploring everything from our kinship with plants to the way in which nature influences our moods.
Along the way, he offers a range of activities to help us access the benefits of the natural world.
Whether it be 'joy-watching' birds, rediscovering wonder, foraging for Christmas crafts or going on an urban safari, this book contains all the tools and inspiration you need to unlock the transformative power of nature and find real meaning in your life.
About the Author
Miles Richardson is a Professor of Human Factors and Nature Connectedness at the University of Derby. He has pioneered widely adopted and award-winning approaches to improving the human-nature relationship, and advises nationally and internationally on uniting human and nature's wellbeing. His first book, Reconnection: fixing our broken relationship with nature, was published by Pelagic Publishing in 2023.
Reviews
Praise for Miles Richardson's Reconnection:
Miles Richardson poetically and expertly explores this monumental issue of our time and how we might go about fixing it.
Praise for Miles Richardson's Reconnection:
Thought-provoking, inspiring and a joy to read.
Praise for Miles Richardson's Reconnection:
Hugely sophisticated thought and ideas framed within the most direct and simple language... All young people and everyone else concerned for the future of life on Earth should read it.
A wonderful "rough guide" to the planet we live on... Read it and pass it on as a gift of love from you to those around you so they can learn to feel comfortable in their own skins and ultimately, be happy. * Sir Tim Smit, The Eden Project *
Inspiring and rooted in research, The Blackbird's Song will surely transform lives. * Melissa Harrison, author and nature writer *
A treasury of practical ways to reconnect with nature and feed your soul. * Mary-Ann Ochota, author and broadcaster *
Book Information
ISBN 9781915780256
Author Miles Richardson
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint New River Books Ltd
Publisher New River Books Ltd
