Recently I realized I was starting to pay more attention to my cell phone and laptop computer than what was outside my window. Fortunately, as I was browsing the library’s new book shelf I was drawn to a book titled The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder, by Richard Louv. In 2008 Louv won the prestigious Audubon Medal. He drew attention with his book Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder. In Louv’s new book, he shows that when “tapping into the restorative powers of nature, we can boost mental activity, and creativity; promote health and wellness….and ultimately strengthen human bonds.”
Five Books for Tuning Into Nature
- The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv
- Dawn Light: Dancing With Cranes and Other Ways to Start the Day by Diane Ackerman
- Keepers of the Trees: A Guide to Re-Greening North America by Ann Linnea
- The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession With Stuff Is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health–And a Vision for Change by Annie Leonard
- Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food by Paul Greenberg
In light of these book recommendations I would like to recommend an amazing award-winning animated film entitled “The Man Who Planted Trees”. An absolutely beautiful film that really really makes to stop and think. A simple yet profound message.