The Electricity of Every Living Thing
Book description
The New York Times bestselling author of Wintering writes a life-affirming exploration of wild landscapes, what it means to be different and, above all, how we can all learn to make peace with our own unquiet minds . . .
In anticipation of her 38th birthday, Katherine May set out…
Why read it?
2 authors picked The Electricity of Every Living Thing as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
An incredibly ambitious walk along the south coast of England led this author to some startling, validating revelations about herself.
I loved going along on this journey to see and feel the world through the eyes of a person recognizing that she has lived her entire life with autism but not understood what that truly meant or how it affected her.
As someone who has a loved one with autism, I found this account to be incredibly beautiful, insightful, and instructive. But this account could be heart-opening and instill understanding and acceptance in anyone. Her attention to detail in nature…
This is another book that changed my life.
It’s the true story of author Katherine May’s journey to hike a 680-mile path in England, while simultaneously processing an adult diagnosis of Autism. My therapist recommended this book while I was dealing with my own adult diagnosis, of OCD and ADD.
So many moments in this book sparked tiny insights for me that made my own journey more bearable. And I’m currently dreaming up my own real-life epic adventure, inspired by May’s bravery.
From Kate's list on Hero’s Journey for introverts who love adventure.
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