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In this poignant memoir, Liz Jensen grapples with the unfathomable loss of her 25-year-old son, a passionate zoologist and environmental advocate. Amidst her personal anguish, the world around her continues to face ecological crises, from raging wildfires to deteriorating coral reefs.
Your Wild and Precious Life is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and transformation in the face of devastating loss. With the keen eye of a detective and the eloquence of a seasoned storyteller, Jensen unravels the threads of her grief, weaving them into a tapestry of hope and renewed purpose.
Set against the backdrop of our planet's environmental challenges, this compelling narrative explores how Jensen reconstructed her life, discovering unexpected wellsprings of strength and rediscovering the awe-inspiring beauty of the natural world. It's a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, the seeds of resilience lie dormant within us, waiting to flourish in the most surprising ways.
Part personal journey, part call to action, Your Wild and Precious Life offers a unique perspective on grief, hope, and the audacious act of rebellion against despair. It's an invitation to readers to embrace life's wild possibilities, even in the aftermath of profound loss.
Book ISBN: | 9781838859992 |
Book Author: | Liz Jensen |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Canongate Books |
Book Publisher: | Canongate Books |
Book Dimensions: | 144 x 222 x 25 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-07-03 |
Book Pagination: | 240 pages |
Book Weight: | 348g |
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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.’