{"id":3664,"date":"2021-08-30T09:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T12:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegaiaproject.ca\/?p=3339"},"modified":"2023-08-29T13:30:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T16:30:30","slug":"8-books-that-will-change-your-view-of-nature-and-possibly-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegaiaproject.ca\/en\/8-books-that-will-change-your-view-of-nature-and-possibly-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Books That Will Change Your View of Nature (And Possibly Your Life!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

I loved reading this little book because I felt so good after reading it. It\u2019s a motivating and relevant story these days. A book that gives us a sense of well-being, even with some reference to world wars.<\/p>\r\n

It took me a little while to understand the pace of the text, because it is written in French from<\/p>\r\n

France. When I read this short book, I just couldn\u2019t let it go, so I finished it in one evening. I have reread it because there were passages that left an indelible mark on me.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Gaia Project has a passion for education and literacy, and that entrenches not only our mission, but our staff. We wanted to put together a few book recommendations consisting of books that have fundamentally changed our lives or enriched us in ways we never thought imaginable. They will take you on adventures, have you rediscovering that which you thought you knew, and give you insight into a perspective that will change the way you view the world around you. These books are based around ecology and our connection to nature. We look forward to hearing your feedback and some of your own favourite suggestions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Into the Wild<\/em> – Jon Krakauer<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This book is a true story about a young man who feels very disconnected from modern society and his family. He chooses to abandon his potential position in society and flees on an adventure that becomes thrilling, isolating, and ultimately dangerous. The main character, Chris, becomes consumed by his connection to the natural world as he distances his spirit from capitalism and corporate America. On his North American voyage he finds bliss in solitude, but as seen in his journals, slowly creeps into a less pleasant mental state while away from his routes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The characters are very unique and at times enviable. This is a great read for youth or younger adults. There’s an attraction to the idea of escaping your expectations and projected role in society. I also love books with a companion movie, so you can watch after reading to see what someone else (director Sean Penn) visualized in the book.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The story takes a very harsh turn near the end. It can be hard to come to terms with the reality encompassed in this story of living in the wilderness. \u00a0The book contains very fun and vivid descriptions of the American wilderness integrated into a few very heart warming personal connections throughout Chris’s journey. Many parts will make you want to get outdoors and explore what’s out there beyond the human developed world.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The Hidden Life of Trees <\/em>-Peter Wohlleben<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Hidden Life of Trees<\/em> offers a unique look at the interconnectedness of all living organisms. Although trees lack conscious thought, deep communities exist within a forest, and these communities can teach us many lessons about our own cultures, societies, and relationships.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What I found most interesting: The parallels between trees and human communities. A tree is much stronger when it is part of a forest, just like a person is much stronger when they are part of a community.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This book merges scientific fact with sociology and philosophy. An excellent, well-balanced combination!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Trees are social creatures, which was really astonishing to me. This book will challenge the way you perceive plants. Trees have evolved in similar ways to people and other social animals, though we don’t often view them this way.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I also loved the construction of this book – hardcover, easy reading, and comfortable to travel with or pop in a bag!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Violet<\/strong>
I would say that three books which always make it on to my \u201cwhat should I read when it comes to ecology?\u2019’ list: A Sand County Almana<\/em>c by Aldo Leopold, Walden<\/em> by Henry David Thoreau, and The Green Halo: A Bird\u2019s-Eye View of Ecological Ethics<\/em> by Erazim Kohak.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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