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This New Nature Movement taps into the restorative powers of the natural world to boost mental acuity and creativity; promote health and wellness; build smarter and more sustainable businesses, communities, and economies; and ultimately strengthen human bonds. Supported by groundbreaking research, anecdotal evidence, and compelling personal stories, Louv offers renewed optimism while challenging us to rethink the way we live.
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction: Nature-Deficit Disorder for Adults 1
Part 1 Nature Neurons: Intelligence, Creativity, and the Hybrid Mind
1 Singing for Bears 9
2 The Hybrid Mind 21
Part 2 Vitamin N: Tapping the Power of the Natural World for Our Physical, Emotional, and Family Fitness
3 The Garden 43
4 Fountains of Life 46
5 Re-naturing the Psyche 56
6 The Deep Green High 70
7 The Nature Prescription 78
Part 3 Near Is the New Far: Knowing Who You Are by Knowing Where You Are
8 Searching for Your One True Place 91
9 The Incredible Experience of Being Where You Are 100
10 Welcome to the Neighborhood 110
11 The Purposeful Place 120
12 The Bonding 140
Part 4 Creating Everyday Eden: High-Tech/High-Nature Design Where We Live, Work, and Play
13 The Nature Principle at Home 157
14 Stop, Look Up, and Listen 174
15 Nature Neurons Go to Work 182
16 Living in a Restorative City 197
17 Little Suburb on the Prairie 220
Part 5 The High-Performance Human: Making a Living, a Life, and a Future
18 Vitamin N for the Soul 241
19 All Rivers Run to the Future 249
20 The Right to a Walk in the Woods 265
21 Where Mountains Once Were and Rivers Will Be 270
Epilogue 287
Suggested Reading 289
Notes 293
Index 305
Toward a New Nature Movement 319
ReadersFavorite-Reviews
Posted November 2, 2011
Reviewed by Brenda Ballard for Readers Favorite
Vitamin N! That would be nature and her attributes to our health, mind, body and soul. Richard Louv shares the wealth of knowledge gained in extensive research, his own lifestyle of loving nature and the tragic loss of his own father whose demise happened shortly after changing to a lifestyle of "inside living".
The author shares practical advice, fun stories, and research based facts and is very convincing that every person needs nature in their life.
The direct result of "fresh air" is a clear mind, more oxygen to the brain, and being exposed to elements in the air that are not found inside. Our bodies reap the benefits of walking through the flora and fauna (versus on a treadmill) where the footing changes and various muscle groups get to be used.
It is said by different scientific studies that humans have up to 30 senses! Nature, in all her beauty, sounds, smells, etc., allows for a plethora of experiences -- no two are alike.
There is so much to say about this wonderful book but the bottom line is that nature has a lot to offer and those who do not find time to enjoy miss out.
Having been raised in the country, on a small farm, I identify with the author's message. I, too, must spend time outdoors whether it be fishing, clamming, crabbing, skiing, hiking, mushroom hunting (and so on). Monday morning is never quite as good if the weekend was spent indoors!
As an audio book, I absolutely enjoyed every CD. I listened on my way to and from work, when I had to run errands and during every opportunity I had. It was nice to imagine the scenes, contemplate the information, say "wow" at the research of scientists and smile at the realization that I am living right with a life full of Vitamin N!
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This New Nature Movement taps into the restorative powers of the natural ...