Second Nature: A Gardener’s Training
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In his articles and in best-selling books reminiscent of The Botany of Want, Michael Pollan has established himself as one in every of our most essential and beloved writers on trendy man’s place within the pure world. A brand new literary basic, Second Nature has develop into a manifesto not only for gardeners however for environmentalists in all places. As scrumptious a meditation on one man’s relationships with the Earth as any you might be more likely to come across” (The New York Occasions E-book Evaluation), Second Nature captures the rhythms of our on a regular basis engagement with the outside in all its glory and exasperation. With chapters starting from a reconsideration of the Nice American Garden, a dispatch from one man’s conflict with a woodchuck, to an essay in regards to the sexual politics of roses, Pollan has created a passionate and eloquent argument for reconceiving our relationship with nature.
Writer : Grove Press; Reprint version (August 12, 2003)
Language : English
Paperback : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 0802140114
ISBN-13 : 978-0802140111
Merchandise Weight : 8.6 ounces
Dimensions : 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches
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J. Walker –
Fun read
The book was written long before Pollan became famous for different topics. He is a good writer and it was fun to read about his early gardening life and his struggles with learning the realities of gardening. It is thoughtful, very well written, sometimes laugh out loud funny.
Phillip Schultz –
Pollan on gardening
I didn’t expect a book about gardening to be quite so engaging. Pollan takes the reader on a journey starting with his earliest memories of being in the garden through the establishment of his own garden. In the end though it is less about gardening tips and techniques and more philosophical. Pollan explores why we garden and some of the similarities and differences between British and American gardens.I’ve read many of Pollan’s other books and I enjoyed this one almost as much as the others. The way he writes makes the topic accessible to the reader even if it isn’t what you expect. There are some parts that are less interesting to me, specifically the very early portion and parts of the last chapter on seed catalogs. But there is humor and insight sprinkled throughout that make it enjoyable and worth picking up.
Carleen Gazabat –
An utter joy to read.
Erudite, well written, on point for anyone even vaguely interested in gardening or life.
Alksped –
many ecological quandariesâ¦
I found Pollanâs discourse on his garden interesting, but a little tedious. His debates about roses, carrots, compost, weeds, and letting nature take its course were all well thought out, articulated, and⦠for me⦠just went on a tad too long. Overall, an informative, thoughtful book.
Jimmie L. Marmot –
Excellent listen…a “keeper!”
I really enjoyed listening to Michael Pollan narrate his book, Second Nature. Worth a second listen and will become a “keeper.” Provided lots to contemplate and consider. Well done.
Bonnie A. Amedio –
He’s a good writer!
I enjoy the book and especially its info on old roses. Michael is a little pretentious in his use of big words, it seems some are thrown in there just for fun! Good thing I am reading it on a Kindle…one finger dictionary, otherwise I would be consulting the dictionary often and getting derailed. I do like a story when I am reading about someone’s building of their garden. Makes it very interesting for the reader. I am not finished with the book, but will use it as a reference.
Neil Hirsch –
A Great Read!
I downloaded this book when my fiancé and I planted our first garden, last Spring. I became a Pollan fan when I read “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” so when I saw he had written a book on the experience of gardening, I knew I had to read it.There is so much contained within these pages. The description of his lawn, and the history of lawns in the United States, is something that everyone should read. To understand how the American Dream came to be, we need to also have a grasp on the history of home and landscape designs in this country. His description of lawns, and then of forests, made the issue come to life for me.His description of his grandfather’s garden was priceless. I felt like I was sitting in his grandfather’s garden, eating tomatoes with the two of them.And his fight with the hedgehog–I was taking swats at him, too!Planting my first garden was a real treat. Reading this alongside enriched that experience.
G. Miller –
excellent
This book is a must read, a real page turner. Sit back with a cup of something to drink and soak this book in. Get cozy, you may not want to put it down for a while. Enjoy Pollens style of writing and his good natured humor. I myself enjoyed the battle with the woodchuck as I have done my time with maurading gophers in my day. There is often a moral deliema that comes with the territory of gardening. Pollen brings all that to light with a wonderful common sense and realistic approach while bringing a smile to our face. A book well worth the read, no need to rush through, just enjoy at your own pace. Maybe keep it beside the garden and enjoy while watering….
NML –
This is my favorite Pollan book and also my all-time favorite book of garden writing. There is wit and insight throughout, but even just the first essay alone (âTwo Gardensâ) makes it worth picking up.
James Firth –
As a gardener this is a fascinating read with real insight into our relationship with nature. It comes from a very American perspective, and informs about American history and psychology towards nature. It marries this with a personal history and authors own tales of building a garden.I’ve walked away from it with new ways of thinking about gardening and it’s role in our lives. Great book!
Rhodo –
The text is very clever. The most amusing auardening book I have ever read. Rhodo
Bibliophilia –
Den groÃen Erfolg des Autors kann ich nicht nachvollziehen – er breitet Gemeinplätze und oberflächliches Geplaudere über hunderte von Seiten aus und bietet keinerlei Erkenntnisse, auÃer, dass er augenscheinlich ziemlich ignorant der Natur gegenüber ist
Ty Schultz –
This is a very personal life adventure, and focus on a particular piece of ground retranslated into a magical garden.