Questions About The Forest Unseen: A Year’s Watch in Nature

by David George Haskell (Goodreads Author)

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I don't think this book is supposed to be read in one sitting, or in a week, or even a month. I'm in the spring still and there's some much miscellaneous information that I just have to sit with it a while. That's normal, right?

Ljhayes Haskell reminds us that if we're going to study and understand nature that we have to do it on nature's schedule, not on the artificial, exhausting sc…moreHaskell reminds us that if we're going to study and understand nature that we have to do it on nature's schedule, not on the artificial, exhausting schedules we impose on ourselves of rushing to get things done so we can do more. 'The Forest' offers wonderful lessons about focus and patience, as well as natural order. Take your time and enjoy the journey.(less)

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Could anyone recommend if a kindle version or hardcopy one would be a better option? I'm considering buying this book, and would like to know if there are pictures/ illustrations in this book that might not displayed properly in the kindle version. Many thanks, Lyly.

Lyly Weaver There are not any pictures in the hardback book. I found myself searching for the items on the internet to get a good picture. The author is very thor…moreThere are not any pictures in the hardback book. I found myself searching for the items on the internet to get a good picture. The author is very thorough in describing the inhabitants of the mandala by their physical appearance and their behavior, which works well for identifying them.(less)

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