An Unspoken Hunger: Stories from the Field
by Terry Tempest Williams
|
|
Sign in to Goodreads to see your friends' reviews of An Unspoken Hunger: Stories from the Field.
discuss this book
friend reviews (0)
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
lists with this book
This book is not in any lists. Go add it to a list.
other reviews (showing 1-20 of 138)
bookshelves:
non-fiction
Read in August, 2002
As the title of one of Terry Tempest Williams' essays states... this collection of immersions into spirit and place are "The Erotics of Place." That is, not just a bodily immersion into her subject, but one of totality. Williams accomplishes that sinking into her well-worded ideas that leaves only the tips of her hair floating on the surface, a faint rippling of the water where she stepped in, and nothing more - she is submerged. And that is a thing of quality.
The essays in this s...more
The essays in this s...more
Like this review?
yes
(2 people liked it)
add a comment
Read in January, 2001
recommends it for:
nature lovers
I read this book while on a 2 night, 3 day solo on a trip in Southern Utah my freshman summer of college. It was incredible. I sat on my little cliff in Canyonlands, looking at the snowcovered La Salle Mountains in the distance, and I read this book that is all centered in the southern utah area. I LOVED IT!!! It talks about how we all have certain landscapes in nature that we identify with naturally. It's neat and will make you feel more connected to your environment, as well as finding beauty...more
Like this review?
yes
(1 person liked it)
add a comment
bookshelves:
nature
Read in February, 2008
As early as page 5, there are jewels that make this book a gem. In describing the use of a guide in Maasailand, she eloquently writes: "Samuel smells rain the night before it falls. I trust his instincts and borrow them until I uncover my own." Enjoyed the imagery, the contact with nature and the sense of wholeness Terry brings to her material.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Williams writes as if she has bathed in the belly of the earth. She is a compelling author who wants you to believe in the uncusory power of nature and our communion with it. She reminds you that it's ok to feel.
This is a powerful book that affected me profoundly, and I highly recommend it.
This is a powerful book that affected me profoundly, and I highly recommend it.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
bookshelves:
nature,
the-west
Read in January, 1999
Loved this book. Terry Tempest Williams is an extremely passionate and very descriptive writer, and can do no wrong in my eyes. I've adored everything I've ever read of hers. I read Terry's works and feel transported to the Desert Southwest, into the places she holds so dear.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
The first book I read of hers. Wonderful sensitive account of nature. Usually dealing with humanity and the natural world. I love all her books and essays.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
recommends it for:
women and nature lovers
I was turned on to Terry Tempest Williams in college--I adore her writing. I've also seen her speak, and she is very cool. These stories are all excellent.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in January, 1996
A series of short narratives about life and the landscape of Utah and TTW's travels. Full of raw emotion and beautiful stories.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in January, 2001
I am not a TTW's fan. I think she does a lot of telling in this book and comes off a bit self-righteous.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in June, 2008
recommended to Michelle by:
My bro. Abe
Short stories by a soutwestern writer with an appreciation & understanding of nature & art.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in January, 1995
I like anything by this author, again, her voice is so strong.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in January, 2004
I can't say enough about this book....very spiritual!
Like this review?
yes
add a comment















