One of the most beautiful and interesting books I've ever read.

Thank you very much Nell for lending me this book, sorry it has taken me so longgg. 

"the starlings still bloom and bellow, origami shapes against the limestone greys of the sky." 

Literally how did a 14 year old write this??? It is so incredibly eloquent, and perfectly describes the seasons. As I was reading though Spring, Winter etc I could feel the woolen jumpers, crunchy leaves, singing birds or endless summer days. McAnulty perfectly captures a year of blissful nature whilst raising awareness to the dangers the world faces.

"When dusk comes it is a bruised blackberry sky."

 It was incredibly calming to read and I could feel myself begin to chill out and become absorbed into his hypnotic life.  Also now very much wish my family do a Christmas Eve giving of a stack of books to each other. 

"It feels like a ticking time bomb to extinction. Is it any wonder that almost a quarter of young people are experiencing mental health difficulties?Our world is increasingly divided between attainment, materialism and self-analysis. We're at the tipping point in the relationship we have with ourselves, with each other and our world."

It is rare for myself to read a non-fiction book. Admittedly, I typically am not intrigued or gripped enough to focus on the material of the book. This book was a rare exception. As a vegetarian, a young self-proclaimed climate change activist, and a teenager who has struggled with bullying, mental health issues, and her place in this ever changing world, this book really hit home. I loved the way nature was used to explain our feelings of interconnectedness and how nature was also used to explain our feelings of loneliness. It was a beautifully written book that ever person should read at some point in their lifetime and if not, they should read something similar. It is important to acknowledge your place in this new age and what you can do to better it.