The Nature Fix
Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative
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Emily Woo Zeller
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For centuries, poets and philosophers extolled the benefits of a walk in the woods: Beethoven drew inspiration from rocks and trees; Wordsworth composed while tromping over the heath; Nikola Tesla conceived the electric motor while visiting a park. Intrigued by our storied renewal in the natural world, Florence Williams sets out to uncover the science behind nature's positive effects on the brain. From forest trails in Korea to islands in Finland to groves of eucalyptus in California, Williams investigates the science at the confluence of environment, mood, health, and creativity. Delving into completely new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and ultimately strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas - and the answers they yield - are more urgent than ever.
©2017 Florence Williams (P)2017 HighBridge, a division of Recorded BooksWhat listeners say about The Nature Fix
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- S. Crawford
- 16-11-24
Much preferred reading the book!
I really enjoyed the book and thought I would listen to the audio version as a refresher for my masters course. Whilst the research carried out is very interesting and valuable, I didn't enjoy how it was presented in the audio book at all.
I found the different voices, intonations and the style it was read to be very irritating, and I didn't get past the 2nd chapter. It was read more like a work of fiction, in a very flippant way, which seemed inappropriate for the content. A real shame, I had been looking forward to reconnecting with the content. Do read the book though!
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- Kindle Customer
- 21-03-17
a bit disappointed
the book wasn't to bad. however I found that she repeated herself many times. which I found boring. she did make some good points but over all it all could have been said in two chapters.
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- enya Lachman-Curl
- 22-05-20
Love this!
Great story telling and engaging! Perfect way to pick out different relevant study’s to do further research & reading!
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- Sian
- 28-10-20
would recommend
I really enjoyed this book it's thought provoking and has the fact to back up it's claim managing to be both entertaining powerful I have and will recommend
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- kay ribbons
- 17-09-17
wonderful
Loved this book. It's one of those books that I will keep coming back to.
though the narrator and her impersonations was rather annoying.
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- Damian
- 02-07-18
great book check it out. Biophilia ftw!
A very important topic. We need to recognize the power of nature and it's effects on us.
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- Garden123
- 19-02-18
Written for Americans
A lot of good science and research but unfortunately it is often followed through by some low grade American “funny” comments which degrade an otherwise decent book.
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- Stephen W.
- 01-11-24
Enlightening
Great story and science. Not my favourite narrator - ironically, sounded a bit AI. Well worth a listen. Off out for walk in the trees . . .
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- Melanie
- 08-06-21
Excellent content ruined by dreadful narration.
There is some great content in this book. Well researched with compelling insights. Sadly ruined by a narrated who would be more suited to reading children’s stories. Do yourself a favour and buy a hard copy.
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- Andrew
- 02-11-18
Get Outside
Insightful and hugely important, The Nature Fix is an impassioned cry for more time outdoors.
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