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Hailed as 'Britain's greatest living nature writer' by The Times, Richard Mabey invites readers to rediscover the awe-inspiring power of the British wilderness in this extraordinary memoir. As the millennium drew to a close, Mabey, the nation's preeminent naturalist and author, found himself plunged into the depths of depression, rendering his lifelong source of inspiration—the natural world—suddenly devoid of meaning.
Supported by friends, Mabey relocated to East Anglia, leaving behind the familiar embrace of the Chiltern hills for Norfolk's expansive flatlands. It was here, amidst a new landscape, that he rekindled his passion for writing and unearthed fresh perspectives on humanity's place within nature.
Nature Cure is a masterfully crafted work, as intricately woven as a novel and as captivating as a thriller. This exquisite, honest, and inquisitive account not only chronicles Mabey's personal journey of recovery but also serves as a beacon of hope for our species' relationship with the natural world.
The Sunday Times lauds this 'brilliant, candid and heartfelt memoir', noting how Mabey's triumph over depression and reconnection with the wild 'becomes nothing short of a manifesto for living'. Informed by a lifetime of keen observation and extensive reading, Mabey's unique vision ultimately radiates with optimism, offering a compelling prescription for our modern ailments.
Book ISBN: | 9781908213952 |
Book Author: | Richard Mabey |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Little Toller Books |
Book Publisher: | Little Toller Books |
Book Dimensions: | 164 x 223 x 28 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-07-05 |
Book Pagination: | 248 pages |
Book Weight: | 512g |
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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.’