“If man is not to live by bread alone, what is better worth doing well than the planting of trees?“

– Frederick Law Olmstead

This quote is one shared in Florence Williams wonderful book, The Nature Fix.

I first learned about this book after hearing her interviewed on a podcast and I got the book on Audible right away. After listening to it part way I knew I needed the hard copy too.

Since then I cannot seem to stop sharing about this book!  Whether it is during in person conversations, in Facebook Groups or on my social media or e-newlsetters I want everyone to know about it and to listen to &/or read it, which is why I am reviewing it here.

Our connection to nature is vitally important and this books helps to explain why.

The information is both entertaining and informative. There is science and there are human stories. It is a great balance of fact and story (and quotes which I love).

One of the reviewers of the book captures it well, when he writes ” I’m no tree hugger but The Nature Fix made me want to run outside and embrace the nearest Oak. Not for the tree’s sake but mine.” – Eric Wiener

I am a tree hugger and this book has inspired me even more to add nature based activities into my Wellness work.

Do you know about nature neurons, the Nature Pyramid and the minimum amount of time you need to spend in nature to experience its benefits? These are just a few examples of what you will learn from the Nature Fix.

This book takes you around the world to see how things are done in other countries as well. There is so much great info to share but the best thing you can do is just get the book and take it all in.

Bottom line, we evolved in nature and our overall well-being depends on us spending time in nature. We need our natural spaces. It is clearly stated in the title what you will discover in this book.

I hope people read this book and rally to keep our natural spaces. it is vital for our overall well-being.

So many interesting facts shared in this book, I’ll share this one and finish up. Did you know that Frederick Law Olmstead ordered no fewer than 300,000 trees to be planted for Central Park?

I hope you read this book. If you do, I’d love to hear your thoughts/reflections on it.