Last Child in the Woods
By Richard Louv
It has been awhile since we read last. I think it's time to get back in the swing of it. Amy selected this book, and I think it's one we can all relate to and enjoy. Mel, Amy & I both have it so get it soon so we can discuss as we go. Summary below:
In this influential work about the staggering divide between children and the outdoors, child advocacy expert Richard Louv directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's wired generation—he calls it nature-deficit—to some of the most disturbing childhood trends, such as the rises in obesity, attention disorders, and depression.
Last Child in the Woods is the first book to bring together a new and growing body of research indicating that direct exposure to nature is essential for healthy childhood development and for the physical and emotional health of children and adults. More than just raising an alarm, Louv offers practical solutions and simple ways to heal the broken bond—and many are right in our own backyard.
