On Becoming Lost: A Naturalist's Search for Meaning

by Cathy A. Johnson and Cathy Johnson

Book Overview

This book is for anyone who has found solace in the forests, meadows and wilderness. Johnson sees--and conveys to the reader--that the natural world is a mentor, curative and friend. Her writing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879053496
• ISBN13: 9780879053499
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publishers
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A true enjoyment

I found this to be a wonderful book! Cathy Johnson describes a connection to the natural world as seen through the eyes and experiences of an artist. As I read, I became delightfully lost with the author as she explored inner and outer worlds. Ramble with her as she explores the woods, our connections to self and environment, and the mysteries of life. This book is for those who see art, science, and language as happy companions, and who have ever marveled at the opening of a mushroom or felt their soul settle into harmony near a stream.

Beautiful and Timely

This is a book to give away as a gift. A beautiful book. Oversized softcover with a dust jacket. Have you ever heard of such a thing? I hadn't. The result is great, especially because the dust jacket has a painting on it that's framable. Johnson does her own illustrations. For once, a naturalist's book that is readable. The contents are divided into chapters on loss (Lost to the World, Lost in the Woods, and so on), but the last chapter is a hopeful "Lost and Found."