
Last Child in the Woods
Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder
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The audiobook edition of the best seller in Germany, The Biophilia Effect transforms our understanding of our interconnection with nature - and shows us how to engage the natural world wherever we live for greater health, inspiration, rejuvenation, and spiritual sustenance.
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- De tobymugg en 08-13-18
De: Clemens G. Arvay
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Thrive
- Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way
- De: Dan Buettner
- Narrado por: Michael McConnohie
- Duración: 7 h y 9 m
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In the first book to identify demographically proven happiness hotspots worldwide, researcher and explorer Dan Buettner documents the happiest people on earth and reveals how we can create our own happy zones. Detailing extraordinary new discoveries and meticulous research on four continents, Buettner observes happiness in unlikely places and gleans surprising insight into what generates contentment and what it means to thrive.
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Around the world with circular reasoning
- De Andy en 05-17-11
De: Dan Buettner
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Countdown
- Our Last, Best Hope for a Future on Earth?
- De: Alan Weisman
- Narrado por: Adam Grupper
- Duración: 18 h
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Weisman visits an extraordinary range of the world's cultures, religions, nationalities, tribes, and political systems to learn what in their beliefs, histories, liturgies, or current circumstances might suggest that sometimes it's in their own best interest to limit their growth.
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Boring
- De NorthFLADiver en 01-14-14
De: Alan Weisman
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Harmony
- A New Way of Looking at Our World
- De: Charles HRH The Prince of Wales
- Narrado por: Charles HRH The Prince of Wales
- Duración: 11 h y 21 m
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For the first time, HRH The Prince of Wales shares his views on how our most pressing modern challenges - from climate change to poverty - are rooted in mankind's disharmony with nature, presenting a compelling case that the solution lies in our ability to regain a balance with the world around us. With its holistic approach, this provocative and well-reasoned book takes the discussion of sustainability and climate change in a new direction.
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An Excellent Exploration
- De Sara en 03-31-16
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Happy City
- Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design
- De: Charles Montgomery
- Narrado por: Patrick Lawlor
- Duración: 12 h y 38 m
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After decades of unchecked sprawl, more people than ever are moving back to the city. Dense urban living has been prescribed as a panacea for the environmental and resource crises of our time. But is it better or worse for our happiness? Are subways, sidewalks, and tower dwelling improvements on the car dependence of sprawl?
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Great book-terrible narrator
- De Amazon Customer en 02-04-19
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Simplicity Parenting
- Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids
- De: Kim John Payne, Lisa M. Ross
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey
- Duración: 9 h y 54 m
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From internationally renowned family consultant Kim John Payne comes an eloquent guide that seeks to help parents reclaim for their children the space and freedom that all kids need for their individuality to flourish.
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A worthwhile listen for new parents
- De Kathy K en 07-30-12
De: Kim John Payne, y otros
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Letters to a Young Scientist
- De: Edward O. Wilxon
- Narrado por: Joe Barrett
- Duración: 4 h y 57 m
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Edward O. Wilson has distilled sixty years of teaching into a book for students, young and old. Reflecting on his coming-of-age in the South as a Boy Scout and a lover of ants and butterflies, Wilson threads these twenty-one letters, each richly illustrated, with autobiographical anecdotes that illuminate his career - both his successes and his failures - and his motivations for becoming a biologist.
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Long on biography, short on advice
- De A. Mandelin en 08-02-18
De: Edward O. Wilxon
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In the Company of Bears
- What Black Bears Have Taught Me About Intelligence and Intuition
- De: Benjamin Kilham
- Narrado por: George Backman
- Duración: 7 h y 44 m
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Imagine raising an orphaned bear cub, carefully reintroducing her to the wild, then being welcomed back, almost daily, to observe her wild world for more than 17 years. Imagine visiting her in her feeding spots, watching her with her mates and her young, peering into her den, and, over time, observing the lives of all the other wild bears in her territory and surrounding ones. That is what happened to Ben Kilham.
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Amazing book!
- De Sydney Mae en 12-01-24
De: Benjamin Kilham
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The Power of a Plant
- A Teacher's Odyssey to Grow Healthy Minds and Schools
- De: Stephen Ritz, Suzie Boss
- Narrado por: Stephen Ritz
- Duración: 8 h y 46 m
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In The Power of a Plant, globally acclaimed teacher and self-proclaimed CEO (Chief Eternal Optimist) Stephen Ritz shows you how, in one of the nation's poorest communities, his students thrive in school and in life by growing, cooking, eating, and sharing the bounty of their green classroom.
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Thanks For The Power Of A Plant
- De Pedalingfree en 05-08-21
De: Stephen Ritz, y otros
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The Element
- How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything
- De: Ken Robinson Ph.D.
- Narrado por: Ken Robinson Ph. D., Lou Aronica
- Duración: 8 h y 2 m
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The Element shows the vital need to enhance creativity and innovation by thinking differently about human resources and imagination. It is an essential strategy for transforming education, business, and communities to meet the challenges of living and succeeding in the 21st century.
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Not Great
- De Samantha en 04-02-12
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Last Child in the Woods
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- 01-18-20
AWEsome
I learned this book several years ago in my Master's training. Here I am many years forward and continue to reference this book for inspiration. I have incorporated Ecopsychology within my practice years before I ever heard of the phrase Ecotherapy. I enjoy this book as a grounding agent and as a tool to reinspire my work with children. Listen for the benefit of learning what the benefits of outdoors are on our everyday life and how she can impact wellness. Enjoy.
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Crucial
The point is repeating, but necessary. This book will remind you of your disconnection with nature, make you more present as to protecting it; and if you have children, want to protect their ability to connect with nature.
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- 01-12-23
Good ain’t bad
It wasn’t very captivating for me though I did enjoy it quite a bit. Pretty good.
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- 02-02-23
A must read
A wonderful book, with lots of data and reasoning! A must read for every parent!
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- marie1
- 09-12-23
Inspirational!
Great context and story telling. Highly recommended if you are trying to understand the importance of nature.
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- 10-14-16
A Case for Closer Interactions with Nature
Where does Last Child in the Woods rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This book isn't especially groundbreaking, but it was enjoyable, and inspiring. This book is definitely in the top 25% of what I've listened to.
What other book might you compare Last Child in the Woods to and why?
In many ways, this book is a complement to what I've read by Michael Pollan. Where Pollan focuses on the food system, this book approaches nature as a foundational component of our life, learning, and happiness.
Which character – as performed by Jonathan Hogan – was your favorite?
Jon Hogan was a worthy narrator.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book helped me to reminisce about experiences in my past, and in my childhood. It is definitely a reflective work.
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- Marlin N.
- 04-04-19
great
such a great book! if you are interested in conservation this is the book for you!
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- Mrpoypoy
- 06-04-19
great read
its eye opening but I couldnt help feel that this book could of been a bit condescend it dragged a bit but it was a great read.
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- Sapphire Moosman
- 12-02-20
Enlightening
I enjoyed listening to this books while I did other tasks at home. it made me deeply grateful to grow up surrounded by nature and determined to give my children the same opportunities. The author does an excellent job at explaining things in a way that grabs the attention. The narrator also kept his voice animated so the subject did not seem dry.
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- Robin Stillmaker
- 03-07-25
A Good Reminder for Us All
Richard Louv’s "Last Child in the Woods" may have been published 20 years ago, but its message is more urgent now than ever. Louv brilliantly explores the growing disconnect between children and nature, coining the term nature-deficit disorder to describe the consequences of a society increasingly detached from the outdoors.
In a world dominated by screens, structured schedules, and urban sprawl, kids today spend far less time outside than previous generations and it’s taking a toll on their physical and mental well-being. Louv presents compelling research and real-life examples that highlight how unstructured play in nature fosters creativity, confidence, and overall health. His book is both a wake-up call and a hopeful guide, offering practical solutions for parents, educators, and communities to reconnect with the natural world.
But Last Child in the Woods isn’t just about children; it’s a reminder for all of us, adults included, that spending time in nature is essential. Louv’s writing inspires a sense of awe and wonder, urging us to step away from our screens and into the wild spaces that heal, teach, and restore us.
If you care about the well-being of future generations or simply long for a deeper connection with the outdoors this book is a must read. It’s a powerful, timeless call to action that will leave you motivated to make nature an integral part of everyday life.
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