{"title":"Torbjrn Ekelund","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Torbjørn Ekelund, a Norwegian author whose work beautifully intertwines the realms of Science \u0026amp; Nature. His insightful books invite readers to explore the natural world with fresh eyes, encouraging a deeper connection with our surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEkelund's masterpiece, \u003cem\u003eA Year in the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e, presents a heartfelt narrative of his yearlong immersion in nature, blending personal experiences with reflections on the changing seasons. This book serves as a reminder of the peace and understanding that can be found in the stillness of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIn Praise of Paths\u003c\/em\u003e, Ekelund delves into the history and allure of walking paths, offering a philosophical take on the simple act of walking. Through his prose, readers are urged to find joy in the journey itself, rather than focusing solely on the destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEkelund's writings are perfect for those who long to step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and explore the nuances of nature. With each page, he artfully inspires readers to appreciate the landscapes around them and reflect on their personal relationship with the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-year-in-the-woods-by-torbjrn-ekelund-9781778400766","title":"A Year in the Woods","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the acclaimed author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Praise of Paths\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ecomes a humorous and modest \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWalden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e for modern times.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs nature becomes ever more precious, we all want to spend more time appreciating it. But time is often hard to come by. And how do we appreciate nature without disruption? In this sensitively-written book, Torbjørn Ekelund, an acclaimed Norwegian nature writer, shares a creative and non-intrusive method for immersing oneself in nature. And the result is nothing short of transformative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvoking Henry David Thoreau and the four-season structure of \u003ci\u003eWalden\u003c\/i\u003e, Ekelund writes about communing with nature by repeating a small, simple ritual and engaging in quiet reflection. At the start of the book, he hatches a plan: to leave the city after work one day per month, camp near the same tiny pond in the forest, and return to work the next day. He keeps this up for a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis ritual is far from rigorous and it is never perfect. One evening, he grows so cold in his tent that he hikes out before daybreak. But as Ekelund inevitably greets the same trees and boulders each month, he appreciates the banality of their sameness alongside their quiet beauty. He wonders how long they have stood silently in this place — and reflects on his own short existence among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Year in the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e asks us to reconsider our relationship with the natural world. Are we anxious wanderers or mindful observers? Do we honour the seasons or let them pass us by? 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But time is often hard to come by. And how do we appreciate nature without disruption? In this sensitively-written book, Torbjørn Ekelund, an acclaimed Norwegian nature writer, shares a creative and non-intrusive method for immersing oneself in nature. The result is nothing short of transformative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvoking Henry David Thoreau and the four-season structure of \u003cem\u003eWalden\u003c\/em\u003e, Ekelund writes about communing with nature by repeating a small, simple ritual and engaging in quiet reflection. At the start of the book, he hatches a plan: to leave the city after work one day per month, camp near the same tiny pond in the forest, and return to work the next day. He keeps this up for a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis ritual is far from rigorous and it is never perfect. One evening, he grows so cold in his tent that he hikes out before daybreak. But as Ekelund inevitably greets the same trees and boulders each month, he appreciates the banality of their sameness alongside their quiet beauty. He wonders how long they have stood silently in this place - and reflects on his own short existence among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Year in the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e asks us to reconsider our relationship with the natural world. Are we anxious wanderers or mindful observers? Do we honour the seasons or let them pass us by? 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The more he ventured out, the more he came to love the act of walking, and an interest in paths emerged. In this poignant, meandering book, Ekelund interweaves the literature and history of paths with his own stories from the trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs he walks with shoes on and barefoot, through forest creeks and across urban streets, he contemplates the early tracks made by ancient snails and traces the wanderings of Romantic poets, amongst other musings. If we still ‘understand ourselves in relation to the landscape,’ Ekelund asks, then what do we lose in an era of car travel and navigation apps? 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