Description
Inspired by a friend’s wish for a green burial, this thoughtful exploration investigates how the natural world transforms death into new life. Drawing on observations of animals, plants, decomposition, scavengers, and aquatic ecosystems, it reveals the intricate cycles through which nature recycles every living thing. Far from morbid, the book offers a fascinating and life-affirming perspective on mortality, renewal, and humanity’s place within the ecological web. Written with the curiosity, precision, and storytelling skill of a seasoned naturalist, it invites readers to find wonder—and even spiritual meaning—in the processes of decay.
Available Editions
paperback
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published Jan 1, 2012
236 pages
ISBN: 9780547752662
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first!
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
2012
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Life Everlasting by Bernd Heinrich.