Elisabeth Tova Bailey
What’s inside
This memoir recounts the author’s observations of a wild snail that kept her company while she was bedridden with a mysterious illness.
You’ll Learn
- Gaining appreciation for the small wonders of nature
- Finding solace and companionship in unexpected places
- Contemplating the pace of life and personal resilience
- Understanding the therapeutic effect of connecting with nature
Key Points
- Introduction to the author’s confinement due to illness
- Discovery of the wild snail
- Daily observations of the snail’s life
- Reflections on the pace of life and illness
- The snail as a symbol of survival and resilience
- Exploration of the natural world from a still point
- Comparison of human society and the snail’s ecosystem
Who’s it For
- Nature enthusiasts
- Memoir readers
- Patients facing long-term illnesses
- Readers interested in mindfulness
About the author
Elisabeth Tova Bailey is an author celebrated for her reflective and beautifully penned memoir about life and nature.