Vitamin N, Richard Louv
Vitamin N, Richard Louv
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Vitamin N
The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life

Author: Richard Louv

Narrator: Barry Abrams

Unabridged: 7 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/07/2016


Synopsis

From the author of the New York Times bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, Vitamin N (for "nature") is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now, with

500 activities for children and adults
Dozens of inspiring and thought-provoking essays
Scores of informational websites
Down-to-earth advice

Vitamin N is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive, and practical guidebook for the whole family and the wider community, including tips not only for parents eager to share nature with their kids but also for those seeking nature-smart schools, medical professionals, and even careers. It is a dose of pure inspiration, reminding us that looking up at the stars or taking a walk in the woods is as exhilarating as it is essential, at any age.

About Richard Louv

Richard Louv, recipient of the 2008 Audubon Medal, is the author of several books, including Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle. The chairman of the Children & Nature Network (www.cnaturenet.org), he is also honorary cochair of the National Forum on Children and Nature. He has written for the San Diego Union-Tribune, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Christian Science Monitor, and other newspapers and magazines. He has appeared on The Early Show, Good Morning America, Today, CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News, NPR's Morning Edition, Fresh Air, Talk of the Nation, and many other programs.


Reviews

Goodreads review by L. Soper on September 05, 2022

Some great ideas; not all as useful or applicable depending on your lifestyle. I appreciated the ideas for family and kid-friendly activities. I will be considering some of these ideas for my own life as well as for my neighborhood/community. All in all, worth the read 👍🏻......more

Goodreads review by Claire on January 09, 2021

This has so many great varied (and practical) ideas for getting involved and in touch with the natural world around us. One of my favorite reads on this topic so far.......more

Goodreads review by Kymberly on August 01, 2018

Vitamin N is common sense that has been forgotten or not taken. Great ideas, activities, and organizations shared. Definitely using/going to use some their suggestions. Great ideas for kids & families in this new technological age.......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on February 06, 2017

A really wonderful resource.......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on April 25, 2018

This book gives the reader a set of different ideas of how to become engaged with nature. Louv gives multiple examples and ideas but if you have read his book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder, much of this book is repetitive. I would say if you are just look......more