My Bookshelf

I’ve been growing increasingly interested in studying how disconnection from nature affects our minds and bodies — and, by extension, how reconnecting with nature might repair some of that damage. So when I was gifted Grounded  by Ruth Allen, its subtitle immediately spoke to me: How connection with nature can improve our mental and physical wellbeing . The book itself is a piece of art: a beautiful hardcover with thick pages and gorgeous photographs throughout. It’s the kind

This winter, much of my attention is focused on preparing my TFE walk  (Travail de Fin d’Études), a project that blends observation, eco-interpretation, and reflection. Part of that preparation involves learning from others who have mastered the art of noticing nature in subtle ways. One particularly inspiring book is Tristan Gooley’s How to Read Water . Gooley’s work is a masterclass in observation. He shows how rivers, streams, and ponds communicate through currents, ripple

A heartfelt reflection on The Evolved Nest by Darcia Narvaez and G.A. Bradshaw—this review explores what we’ve forgotten about raising children close to nature. Blending science, ecology, and parenting, it reminds us that healing our species begins with how we nurture the next generation. Includes a printable infographic summarizing key concepts like alloparenting, epigenetics, and kincentric ecology.