Praised by The Boston Globe as a "virtual hymn to wildness." There are lessons we can learn from the Wilderness, "for there is wisdom in the wildness of things, in creatures that do not live in houses made of windows and doors. There is a strength in flying upon one's own wings. There is a harmony in wearing one's own colors. There is a truth in trusting one's own rootedness..." "In the wild there is no safety and nothing is for sure. This is the understanding of the Wilderness: the wonderful terribleness of life. Since nothing can be counted on, no complaint is possible, and thus only gratitude remains. This is the comfort that wild creatures carry for us that we are too young and clever to carry for ourselves."
The creatures of the wilderness have long been trying to tell us some immense secret that we have not quite yet heard. But we can hear it if we want to. If we slow down a little, listen, watch, wait.
The creatures of the wilderness have long been trying to tell us some immense secret that we have not quite yet heard. But we can hear it if we want to. If we slow down a little, listen, watch, wait.
Reviews
"I purchased two of your books: In the Company of Bears and Time of the Wild, which you graciously autographed for me. I have since read both the books a few times and wanted to express to you just how enjoyable I found them to be. I am especially fond of Time of the Wild! You have shared great wisdom to live by in both books and done so in absolutely beautiful prose. I will cherish these books and share your great insights with my friends and family. Thank you! Blessings." ~ Constance Knapp
Details:
- Age Range: lovers of the wild of all ages 2-99
- Hardcover: 40 pages
- Publisher: Oldcastle Publishing; 1997
- ISBN: 0932529550