World of Wonders

Name: World of Wonders
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SKU: 9781788168915
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In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks and Other Astonishments

By Aimee Nezhukumatathil

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World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil is a delightful blend of personal essays and natural history. The author beautifully connects her life experiences to the fascinating world of flora and fauna, exploring the wonders of the natural world and the lessons they offer. Through vivid descriptions and insightful reflections, the book celebrates diversity, family, and the connections that make life truly extraordinary.
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You might enjoy this book if you relish vibrant and poetic essays that explore the wonders of the natural world, intertwined with personal reflections and cultural insights. It offers a beautiful celebration of nature's marvels, presented in an engaging and evocative style that might captivate fans of arts and culture.

World of Wonders

A sparkling collection of essays about the natural world, illustrated throughout - a magnificent bestiary, and an unforgettable book of sustenance, resilience and joy.

A sparkling collection of essays about the natural world, illustrated throughout - a magnificent bestiary, and an unforgettable book of sustenance, resilience and joy.

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A New York Times Bestseller

'Within two pages, nature writing feels different and fresh and new ... This book demands we find the eyes to see and the heart to love such things once more. It is a very fine book indeed, truly full of wonder' - James Rebanks, author of Pastoral Song

'Unusual and captivating ... a thing of wonder, the book that most took me by surprise this year' - Jini Reddy, author of Wanderland

World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil explores the myriad homes she has had. Wherever she was, no matter how awkward the fit or forbidding the landscape, she discovered guidance and perspective in nature.

Consider the axolotl, which smiles even in the face of unkindness; the touch-me-not plant, which shakes off unwanted advances; or the narwhal, which survives its hostile environment. Even within the strange and the unlovely, Nezhukumatathil identifies beauty and kinship.

Warm, lyrical, and gorgeously illustrated by Fumi Mini Nakamura, this book traverses through joy and pain, encountering love, motherhood and heritage, as well as racism and the destruction humans can wreak. Amidst all these aspects, World of Wonders reveals that if you listen carefully and open your eyes wide, the world is teeming with wonders.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil is a refreshing take on nature writing that intertwines themes of love, identity, and belonging. Praised for its zest for life and a unique perspective, the book is celebrated for its vibrant portrayal of nature and its ability to rekindle a sense of wonder in the mundane. The narrative is described as an exploration of identity and belonging, offering a heartfelt and lively journey that combines personal reflection with vivid descriptions of the natural world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788168915

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd

Edition: Main

Illustration: Black & white illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Fumi Mini Nakamura

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 192

Collections

Aimee Nezhukumatathil Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Aimee Nezhukumatathil is the author of four collections of poems, including Oceanic, winner of the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Award. Her writing appears in Poetry, The New York Times Magazine and Tin House. She serves as poetry faculty for the Writing Workshops in Greece, and is professor of English and creative writing in the University of Mississippi's MFA program.