Return to Nature, Emma Loewe
Return to Nature, Emma Loewe
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Return to Nature
The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us

Author: Emma Loewe

Narrator: Eileen Stevens

Unabridged: 7 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 04/12/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Discover the new science and ancient wisdom on why nature makes us healthier and happier in body and soul from the co-author of The Spirit Almanac and mindbodygreen’s Senior Sustainability Editor.For centuries, we have known that getting outside is good for us. Yet we have become increasingly disconnected from the earth that nourishes us, with most of us spending 87% of our days indoors. In response, writer and environmentalist Emma Loewe demonstrates the power of nature’s healing properties in a guidebook organized by eight landscapes. In each chapter, you'll find research-backed ways to explore that landscape right now and protect it in the future, so that it can be healthy and nurturing for generations to come. Drawing off modern science and innate wisdom, she uncovers:Why being by the ocean makes you measurably happierHow living near greenery helps you lives longerThe staggering, illuminating statistic that forests can make you more relaxed within 90 seconds of walking among trees.This stunning book—more urgent than ever—will appeal to anyone looking to connect with the world around them, whether in their neighborhood park or on a backpacking getaway. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Emma Loewe

Emma Loewe is a writer, editor, and environmentalist based in New York City. She is the senior sustainability editor at mindbodygreen.com, where she covers the intersection of sustainability and human health. She's the author of ""Return To Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us"" (HarperOne, April 2022) and the co-author of ""The Spirit Almanac: A Modern Guide To Ancient Self-Care"" (TarcherPerigee, October 2018). Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. Her work has been featured in Bloomberg News, Forbes, and Marie Claire, among others.You can find her at: https://www.emmaloewe.com/

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alexandra (birdyreads) on June 13, 2022

This book was inspiring, beautiful, informative, challenging. It took me forever to read because I would get caught in the chapters absorbing everything and thinking of ways to make change. Overall a very lovely book......more

Goodreads review by Loraine on May 06, 2022

As an ecopsychologist, Return to Nature tops the list of favorite kinds of books to read. Emma Loewe's cutting edge insights -- guided by love instead of fear -- hit the nail on the head each time and have me nodding and smiling as I turn page upon page. I grew up in the rainforest, am surrounded by......more

Goodreads review by Shaneik on May 18, 2022

This books reads like nature- simple, informative and refreshing. The author reminds us of why our connection to nature or lack there of impacts our overall health. While managing to deftly showcase how our use of nature should be informed and equitable. A sustainability handbook for the nature love......more

Goodreads review by Heather on July 27, 2022

This beautifully designed and written book inspires me daily. I keep coming back to it and love to carry it my backpack for inspiration when I'm walking around town. Emma's crisp, entertaining writing and new research underscore the importance of downtime outside for overall well-being. Highly recom......more

Goodreads review by Dan on April 12, 2022

Loving this book so far. Well-written, well-researched and a visually stunning book about the health benefits of different landscapes in nature. Motivated me to make a ritual of spending each morning outside.......more

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