Losing Eden

Discover the transformative power of nature in 'Losing Eden' by Lucy Jones. This beautifully written and meticulously researched book explores our disconnection from the natural world and its profound impact on our health and happiness. As modern life increasingly distances us from nature, the urgent call for reconnection has never been more vital. Delve into a captivating journey that spans from East London's forest schools to the pristine landscapes of Poland's ancient woodlands and the innovative discussions happening in Californian laboratories. With a compelling blend of science and personal narrative, Jones unearths the essential role that nature plays in our mental well-being. Featuring a rich tapestry of insights from psychology, neuroscience, and ecotherapy, 'Losing Eden' not only highlights the disarray of our relationship with the earth but serves as a rallying cry for embracing a wilder, healthier lifestyle. Rediscover joy in the trees, solace in the soil, and a sense of belonging in the natural world. Perfect for readers yearning for a more connected life, this book is a must-have for your collection on nature, wellness, and self-discovery. Order now and embrace a blend of science and storytelling that might inspire your journey back to nature.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141992617
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272


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'Beautifully written, movingly told and meticulously researched ... a convincing plea for a wilder, richer world' -- Isabella Tree, author of Wilding

Today many of us live indoor lives, disconnected from the natural world as never before. And yet nature remains deeply ingrained in our language, culture and consciousness. For centuries, we have acted on an intuitive sense that we need communion with the wild to feel well. Now, in the moment of our great migration away from the rest of nature, more and more scientific evidence is emerging to confirm its place at the heart of our psychological wellbeing. So what happens, asks acclaimed journalist Lucy Jones, as we lose our bond with the natural world--might we also be losing part of ourselves?

Delicately observed and rigorously researched, Losing Eden is an enthralling journey through this new research, exploring how and why connecting with the living world can so drastically affect our health. Travelling from forest schools in East London, to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, via Poland's primeval woodlands, Californian laboratories and ecotherapists' couches, Jones takes us to the cutting edge of human biology, neuroscience and psychology, and discovers new ways of understanding our increasingly dysfunctional relationship with the earth. Urgent and uplifting, Losing Eden is a rallying cry for a wilder way of life - for finding asylum in the soil and joy in the trees - which might just help us to save the living planet, as well as ourselves, from a f

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