Annie Dillard is an amazing nature writer who not only focuses on the amazing places, creatures and phenomena of the world but also uses her experiences with nature as a bridge to the self and the community. A simple stream can untangle life's problems or a solar eclipse can expose the raw and true nature of self or re-visiting an old place can draw forth the lessons and paths we have walked to this point. I can not recommend this collection highly enough if you have either the slightest bit of interest in the intricacies and simplicity juxtaposed in our environment or how much we all can learn about ourselves from each other and the world around us. Such brilliant and raw commentary that not only gives us a glimpse into the author's mind but also into our self. Even if you jut like non-fiction or reading light stories I would grab this and enjoy!