Book #2 Review #1

 “Why did nature end, Granny?”

Granny sighed. “We didn’t love it enough,” she said. “And we forgot that it could give us peace.”


For my second book, I picked Losing Eden by Lucy Jones. The prologue of the book ends with a very poignant note, referencing the continued destruction of nature not only physically, but psychologically. Lucy writes about the powers of nature–how it helped her combat her addiction and how it can help others as well. The novel is easy to read, and Lucy masterfully weaves in anecdotes and research to explain her message: Humans need nature. From nature providing healthy bacteria that lessens depression to nature helping children become more social, the natural world plays more of a role in our lives than you might think. Lucy argues that humans are forgetting about nature, as they stick to the ever-changing technological landscape. With this shift in attitudes, comes the denial of the basic human need to feel connected to the world. 


I chose this book because after reading some reviews and the book description online, I really resonated with the message that nature really helps people. As I look at my past, as a child, I would always be outside. Whether it was going to the pool, playing in the park, or going on hikes with my family, I rarely wanted to stay inside. But as I grew older, I found myself staying in the house longer and longer, more focused on school and the Internet. But of course, there were exceptions (such as the summer of Pokemon Go), but that “staying indoor” trend only got worse because of the pandemic. Nowadays, I recognize the adverse effects of being inside too long, such as headaches or feeling nauseous, and I try to go outside more often. I’ve always loved nature, from the seaside to botanical gardens, and I’m trying to get back into it. I hope that through reading this book, I will gain more insight into the powers of nature and that I can learn to apply them to my own life.

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