God Is An Octopus : Loss, Love and a Calling to Nature by Ben Goldsmith 9781399408363

God Is An Octopus : Loss, Love and a Calling to Nature

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God Is An Octopus: Loss, Love and a Calling to Nature by Ben Goldsmith is a deeply poignant exploration of grief and healing through the lens of nature. This extraordinary narrative captures the heart-wrenching loss of Goldsmith's beloved fifteen-year-old daughter, Iris, and his unexpected solace found within the natural world.

As he embarks on a transformative journey following Iris's tragic passing in a farm accident, Goldsmith uncovers hope and renewal by rewilding his Somerset farm. This book chronicles a year filled with raw emotions while he navigates the complexities of love, loss, and the profound connection to nature that has always inspired him.

  • Intense Reflection: Witness Goldsmith’s soul-searching process as he grapples with the overwhelming void left by his daughter.
  • Nature as a Healer: Discover how immersing himself in the beauty of nature aids his journey towards reconciliation and peace.
  • Universally Resonant: Goldsmith's experience speaks to anyone who has faced loss, offering relatable insights and wisdom.

Praised by Stephen Fry as “intensely readable, poetic, truthful, wise, and wonderful,” God Is An Octopus serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. This compelling narrative not only captures the essence of grief but also emphasizes the transformative power of nature in revealing hope amidst despair.

Join Ben Goldsmith on this heartfelt journey and embrace the comfort that can be found in the world around us.

Product Information

ISBN: 9781399408363
Author: Ben Goldsmith
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 18 mm
Publication Date: 09 May, 2024
Pagination: 256 pages
Weight: 188g

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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