The Solace of Open Spaces

Name: The Solace of Open Spaces
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781911547334
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By Gretel Ehrlich

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Summary

The Solace of Open Spaces by Gretel Ehrlich is a poetic and introspective memoir that explores the vast landscapes and serene beauty of Wyoming. Through personal reflections and keen observations, Ehrlich delves into themes of solitude, nature, and human resilience, painting a vivid portrait of life on the open plains. Her narrative entwines the challenges and wonders of embracing a new way of living, offering readers a profound connection to the natural world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate beautifully written memoirs that weave together personal reflection, the vastness of nature, and life in rural Wyoming. This narrative captures the poignant and intimate relationship between the author and her surroundings, offering insights into solitude, resilience, and the beauty of open landscapes.

The Solace of Open Spaces

A stunning collection of personal observations that uses images of the American West to probe larger concerns in lyrical, evocative prose that is a true celebration of the region.

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Writing of hermits, cowboys, changing seasons, and the wind, Ehrlich draws us into her personal relationship with this 'planet of Wyoming' she has come to call home.

In The Solace of Open Spaces, Ehrlich captures the incredible beauty and demanding harshness of natural forces in these remote reaches of the West, and the depth, tenderness, and humour of the quirky souls who live there.

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The Solace of Open Spaces by Gretel Ehrlich is praised for its poetic prose and profound insights into life in Wyoming. Reviewers appreciate her ability to capture the harsh yet beautiful landscape, blending personal reflections with vivid descriptions. The memoir is lauded for its meditative quality and Ehrlich's ability to convey a deep connection with nature and rural life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911547334

Publisher: Daunt Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Daunt Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 144

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Biography & Memoir Gretel Ehrlich Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Gretel Ehrlich is the author of This Cold Heaven, The Future of Ice, Heart Mountain, Facing the Wave, and The Solace of Open Spaces, among other works of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Ehrlich studied at Bennington College and UCLA film school. She lives in Wyoming.