The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder Audiobook

" This is an extremely "readable" book, even for someone who doesn't have a background in science or nature. Louv has a lot of really good suggestions for changes at a national level but there are plenty of things you can do in your own life that will make a difference for yourself and for the future of our world. Anyone who is interested in getting back into touch with nature should read this book. "

" Louv develops his arguments from "Last Children in the Woods" (and if you read one of his books, that's the one), asserting that Nature Deficit Disorder afflicts everyone and lies at the root of many social and environmental problems. He pushes for social networking as a means to remedy this situation from the family and neighborhood level. Thr issue is profoundly important and yet I found the book kind of redundant after awhile and, like many non-fiction books, could have been done more effectively as a magazine essay. "

" Richard Louv is coming to the Fox Cities Book Festival this month. Our book group is discussion this book and I will go hear him speak. I read his Last Child in the Woods in its entirety and portions of this book. He makes good points, but could write it in many fewer words. "

" The topic is right up my alley, but the writing isn't great. And many things were similar to Last Child in the Woods. Still, it is important to know this stuff as it relates to my field. "

" Some good points, just not my cup of tea and seemed somewhat repetitive. "

" This book skims ideas but doesn't delve into any of them deeply. I was disappointed in it. "

" So good. Raises a lot of questions about the role green spaces have in the future. The focus on how adults are in need of these spaces is especially intriguing. "

" The topic is timely and well researched but the writing is less than great. Liked the writing in Last Child in the Woods much better. "

" This was a skim for me, as I much preferred his "Last Child in the Woods." The most interesting fact I took from the book is that Riverside County is the most bio-diverse county in the nation, San Diego second most. We have no excuse to get out and explore! "

" Great book about our connection and need for nature as humans. I will think about this for some time to come. "

" A refreshing approach to a new land ethic that integrates people with the natural world. I appreciated the positive outlook for the future. "

" Both encouraging and depressing simultaneously... but makes me want to go outside, camp more, and donate to the Nature Conservancy. :) "

" I wanted to like this more than I did... I alternated between "I already know this", "the evidence he uses is not convincing / too anecdotal for my tastes", and "this isn't even addressing the chapter title". "

" I think the authors of this book should be put in charge of the EPA, the FDA, and any other federal environmental regulating divisions. They are geniuses! "

" More good stuff from Louv "

" Didn't really finish. But came close enough that I'm going to give myself credit. "

" Preaching to the choir, will have to redouble efforts. "

" Good follow up to Last Child in the Woods. "

" It worried me that an author had to write a book about something so basic and obvious. Does this mean, it is not basic and obvious to most people? I really hope that I am wrong - but if so, I hope many many people read this book and follow his recommendations. "

" I agree with his hypothesis, but the book was a bit "study dense". I do, however, notice differences in myself when I have been lost to nature for a period, and similar positive changes when I have the chance to reconnect, particularly in solitude. "

" Richard has some interesting thoughts about what we can do to get back in touch with nature. "

" More good stuff from Louv "

" Great book for anyone that supports the environment. Quick and interesting read. "