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The Nature Instinct: Relearning Our Sixth Sense for the Inner Workings of the Natural World

by Tristan Gooley
Experiment. Sept. 2018. 400p. illus. notes. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781615194797. $24.95; ebk. ISBN 9781615195169. NAT HIST
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Gooley (The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs) continues sharing his life's work of decoding nature's signs. Here, he differentiates between slow thinking (characterized by comparison, calculation, or deliberate choices) and fast thinking (subconsciously reading signs through experience), teaching readers how to develop their fast thinking skills. While some people still use these skills to navigate the world, most of us do not have this ability. Using examples mainly from his home in rural England, Gooley instructs how to navigate using the sun, constellations, or even plants; anticipating the actions of animal species and determining habitat types through plant species.
VERDICT Gooley presents a personal, well-researched, and fascinating look at immersing oneself in nature and understanding what one sees. It serves as a nice companion to his previous work.
Reviewed by Sue O'Brien, Downers Grove, IL , Aug 01, 2018
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