Some of Us Just Fall : On Nature and Not Getting Better by Polly Atkin 9781399718011

Some of Us Just Fall : On Nature and Not Getting Better

£10.99 GBP
£10.99 GBP
CROWNED 2024 LAKELAND BOOK OF THE YEAR AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT...
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CROWNED 2024 LAKELAND BOOK OF THE YEAR AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING

'A groundbreaking work that elevates nature writing to new heights. This tome serves as both a radical manifesto and a form of literary activism,' declares Sally Huband, author of Sea Bean.

'Long before my ailments were diagnosed, I was acutely aware of my fragility...'

Polly Atkin grappled with inexplicable health issues for years, her perception of her own body becoming increasingly nebulous and fragmented. Upon receiving diagnoses for two chronic conditions in her thirties, she embarked on a journey to reconstruct her personal narrative: a tapestry of fractures, dislocations, exhaustion, and medical dismissal.

Some of Us Just Fall is a captivating fusion of memoir, nature writing, and pathography, chronicling an extraordinary odyssey through illness. From erroneous diagnoses to wild swimming in the Lake District, Atkin meticulously examines her genetic legacy, her position within the natural world, and the future that awaits her within her own body.

'A defiant and dazzling exploration,' proclaims Freya Bromley, author of The Tidal Year.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781399718011
Book Author: Polly Atkin
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Sceptre
Book Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Book Dimensions: 129 x 199 x 22 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-02-05
Book Pagination: 304 pages
Book Weight: 218g

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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