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In Wild Comfort: The Solace of Nature, Kathleen Dean Moore explores the intricate connections between human emotions and the natural world. Through lyrical prose and vivid imagery, Moore reflects on themes of grief, solace, and the cyclical nature of life, inviting readers to find comfort and healing in the wild.…

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1 author picked Wild Comfort as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this one because it’s a richly poetic book that manages to be at the same time a memoir, a novel, and a wonderfully instructive guide to nature in the Northwest of the USA. 

Overwhelmed by a series of bereavements, including her best friend and chief collaborator, the author looks outward for comfort and solace. 

It’s one of the best books I’ve ever read about the idea of ‘letting go,’ which I know from personal experience, is such an integral part of surviving grief and one of the hardest to achieve. It’s also one of the best stories of…

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