pickMemoirs aren't always my favorite, but this one was a hit for me on so many levels: I loved the nature and ecology, the exploration of family and belonging and connection to place, defying expectations in a quiet way. I was surprised to learn that Lanham wasn't an experienced writer before this because his prose flows so well, and he does such a great job conveying emotion without becoming sappy (as many memoirs do). Loved this one!
It's nothing like Lanham's Home Place, but it's my Home Place (or one of them), and I love it when it's like this. Reading about Lanham's home and family in all of their complexity while planning a trip to visit my family of origin (and a couple of alternate-dimension homes) has me reflecting about how much I love being from so many places---even as I kind of crave some roots. The mid-life crisis just goes on and on, it seems.
In the 70‘s today. A day to be outside in nature! #daffodils #hyacythscyllia #magnolia #RobertTree #birdsong
pickJust an all around good time, full of amazing facts. Ackerman speaks well, with both empathy and an even-keeled understanding of how harsh nature can be. It's refreshing to hear not just the acknowledgement that the flaw in many studies may be the way humans choose to perceive and judge things based on our limited perspective, 1/?
I mean, fascinating discovery, but you gotta figure the first thing that firefighter thought was “you little bastard....“ 😆🔥👨🏼🚒
pickDid I ever need this book right now! This was a quiet, contemplative read, almost meditative at times. I lost myself in the stories many times, especially when driving. I really enjoyed the audiobook, particularly so as the author read her own words. A good read at any time of year, but right now, as spring is emerging, it seemed very on point. 5/5⭐️
(April 14, 2025)
pickA birthday present from my Mom who taught me to love birdwatching, this is a lovely memoir, nature observation, artwork filled book. The birds are west coast species which reminded me of my years in Utah. Tan‘s imagination comes through too. A restful book. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks
