Web of Life
Essays that Remind Us How We are All Connected
This powerful collection of words from award-winning journalist Richard Louv examines the interconnections among people—with each chapter revealing the delicate strands of life that weave us all together.
Touching on the simple truths. It’s often the little things that remind us how connected we all are to one another. Through his insightful reflections, Louv reveals the many places we can find the strands that bind us to one another, and he explores where we can find these strands in our lives—from family and friendship to community and nature. Most importantly, his words remind us of the importance of seeking out these strands in our own lives.
The great web of life. In this collection of inspirational stories, discussion, and quotations, Louv paints a picture for us of the great web of life. With warmth and wisdom, he weaves for us a tale of unity, composed of numerous stories and heartfelt life lessons. As we discover how we are all connected, we also learn how it is our responsibility to care for each other and the world around us. As Louv shares, “In our society, it is easy to lose sight of the web. To mend our hoop, our protective gauze, we must envision the whole ecology and not only the parts.”
Open up this book of inspirational messages and discover:
- Stories that will open your eyes to the web of life
- A joyous celebration of the simple things that unite us
- A philosophy in life that you’ll want to live out!
Readers of books like Braiding Sweetgrass, Wilderness Essays, or The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are, will love Web of Life by Richard Louv.
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Book details
- Author
- Richard Louv
- Imprint
- Conari Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 256
- Formats
- Paperback
- Subjects
- Nature › Essays
Religion › Essays
Mind, Body, Spirit › New Thought - Topics
- nature essays · human connection · community and belonging · spirituality · mindfulness · personal growth · ecology · family and friendship
- ISBN-13
- 9781573241403
About the author
RICHARD LOUV is the author of nine books, translated into 20 languages, whose work helped launch an international movement to connect children and families to nature. His recent books include Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life, The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age and Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder.
Louv received the 2008 Audubon Medal and the 2007 Cox Award, Clemson University’s highest honor for sustained achievement in public service. He is co-founder and chairman emeritus of the Children & Nature Network and coined the term Nature-Deficit Disorder®.
When he’s not writing, Louv addresses national and international gatherings and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Times of London and Outside, among others.
Richard lives with his wife, Kathy Frederick Louv, and is the father of two sons, Jason and Matthew.