The Open-Air Life | Free Book
In The Open-Air Life, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to a wide array of Nordic customs and practices that focus on slowing down and spending more and more of ones’ time outdoors. An outdoorsy cousin of hygge, friluftsliv is what Nordic people do outside all day before they cozy up in front of the fireplace with their wool socks on and a cup of hot cocoa.
From the pleasures of foraging for wild berries and birding to how to stay warm and cozy outside in the middle of winter, this charmingly illustrated, inspirational guide shows readers how to harness the power-of-nature to improve their physical and mental health, as well as their relationships with both other people and Mother Nature. Readers will learn:
Why and how they should spend more time outsideHow to use friluftsliv to combat stress, anxiety disorders, depression, and burnoutPractical skills like making fire, cooking outdoors and cleaning water on the go.
For country and city lovers alike, this book will serve as an essential guide to slowing down in this modern, fast paced society and connecting with the natural world.
In The Press
“Discover the Nordic secret to unplugging and connecting more deeply
with nature: friluftsliv. I highly recommend
The Open-Air Life to nature lovers everywhere.”
—Dr. Qing Li, professor, Nippon Medical School and author of
Forest Bathing
“Linda McGurk has given us a fine guide to caring for our true
nature by connecting to the rest of nature. My hat’s off (but soon to
be back on, as I’m going for a hike).”
—Richard Louv, author of Vitamin N and
Last Child in the Woods
“Reading the prose of Linda Åkeson McGurk is always a reminder to be
intentional about connecting with what I know deep in my bones: that
going outside is going home. The Open-Air Life is an invitation
to claim a way of being in the world that deems time outside as
essential as breathing or drinking clean water. Full of practical tips
and inspiring stories, this book is an essential guide for anyone who
wants to further embrace life in the open air.”
—Heidi Barr, author of Collisions of Earth and Sky and
12 Tiny Things
- Title: The Open-Air Life | Free Book
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- Created at : 2024-10-23 00:57:58
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