The Fields Pond Book Group meets monthly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. At press time, the Book Group hoped to invite members to participate either on Zoom or in-person at a location TBA, facilitated by professional librarian Joyce Rumery. Please contact Joyce directly at rumery@maine.edu to be added to the mailing list for the Zoom meeting links and the location of the in-person meeting. She will send out the Zoom link shortly before the meeting.
After the June meeting, the Fields Pond Book Group will take a summer break and resume meeting monthly in the fall. Enjoy your summer, and keep reading!
June 13, 2024
Williams, Florence. The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative. 2017. 280 pp.
For centuries, poets and philosophers have extolled the benefits of a walk in the woods. Beethoven drew inspiration from rocks and trees; Wordsworth composed verses while tromping over the heath; Nikola Tesla conceived the electric motor while visiting a park. Intrigued by our storied renewal in the natural world, prizewinning author Florence Williams sets out to uncover the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to groves of eucalyptus in California, Williams investigates the science at the confluence of environment, mood, health, and creativity. Delving into completely new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and ultimately strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas—and the answers they yield—are more urgent than ever.