The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating. Book Summary

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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.