A Wood of One's Own: A lyrical, beguiling and inspiring nature memoir - Rilegato

Pavey, Ruth

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0715652230 ISBN 13: 9780715652237

Casa editrice: Duckworth, 2017

Riassunto

Touring the West Country in the late 1990s, Pavey found herself in the Somerset Levels. On seeing this expanse of reclaimed land under its wide, soft skies she was struck by its beauty and set-out to plant a wood, tree by tree. She bought four acres, and over the years transformed them into a haven where woodland plants and creatures could flourish; an emblem of enduring life in a changeable world.

Interwoven with Pavey's candid descriptions of the practical challenges she faced are forays into the Levels' local history, as well as thoughtful portraits of its inhabitants past and present. Accompanied throughout by her evocative hand-drawn illustrations, A Wood of One's Own is a lyrical, beguiling and inspiring story; a potent reminder of nature's delicate balance, and its comforting and abiding presence.

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Recensione

'A delightful account... with intriguing digressions into local history and culture. Pavey writes with warmth and spirit, and brings this space to life' Penelope Lively

'Captivating... If this book was not as much a pleasure to write as it is to read, I'll eat my hat and gardening glove... Pavey's unassuming memoir celebrates the imperfections of rural life and the virtues of spontaneity... the non-bravura style makes this book attractively illustrated with Pavey s black-and-white sketches a winner' Kate Kellaway, Observer

'A lovely story a super book' Steve Yabsley, BBC Radio Bristol and Somerset

'So beguiling... Pavey's writing is everywhere amiable' The Times Literary Supplement

'[In planting her wood] the satisfactions are many... her book is a gentle, generous extension of that... one all her readers can share in' The Lady

'Draws together childhood memories, local history... and literary penumbra' Sunday Telegraph

'Pavey's love for her small patch of land shimmers off the page [in this] narrative of warmth, honesty and great spirit made all the more beautiful by Pavey's own lively and accomplished drawings... this lovely book is itself a gift encouraging country-dweller and townie alike to marvel at the infinite possibilities at the heart of a single tree' The Daily Mail, Book of the Week

'A lyrical story of desire and determination, soft and gentle, warm and wise in a wicked world' Camden New Journal

'Practical and full of helpful advice which has been artfully baked-in throughout. If someone asks you what you'd like for Christmas or a birthday don't hesitate to reply, A Wood of One's Own' Woodlands.co.uk

'Describes the labour of love to clear and replant the overgrown cider orchard... preserving a habitat for wildlife [and a] semi-ancient uncultivated woodland' Ham and High

'A good Christmas present for the dedicated gardener in your life' --BookishBeck

'Fascinating... [Pavey] bring us into a world of escape from the hurly-burly of towns... will be enjoyed by many readers' --Nudge

'Pavey's writing is beautiful and very immersive... I feel like to some extent I am sitting in the wood with her, hearing what she hears and seeing what she sees... a wonderfully written, quiet, contemplative sort of book' --Ninja Book Box

L'autore

Ruth Pavey is the Gardening Correspondent for the Ham & High (Hampstead and Highgate Express). She has reviewed books and written features for publications including the Observer, Guardian, New Statesman, Crafts, and the Garden and was a contributor to BBC Radio 4 s former arts programme, Kaleidoscope. She attended the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art at Oxford. A selection of her illustrated works are included in this, her first book.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Duckworth
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0715652230
• ISBN 13: 9780715652237
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Disegnatore: Pavey Ruth
• Numero di pagine: 256
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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