"A Natural History of the Senses" Diane Ackerman

This is a nonfiction work written by a poet, which seamlessly blends history, biology, psychology, and art. If Ackerman's insights don't make you feel more grateful and alive as a human being, more open to the beauty all around you, I don't know what will.

All it takes is a sentence of her prose to fill me with the desire to be more intensely aware of the world, to transform what I see into poetry.

Re: "A Natural History of the Senses" Diane Ackerman

Ooohh…love this book, and pretty much anything else written by her…her prose is lovely, and her books are wonderful to read.

Re: "A Natural History of the Senses" Diane Ackerman

I, too, have been happily inspired by this book.  Looking at simple things we take for granted in a way that is completely unique and creative.  I love taking journeys….especially journies of the mind.  Many times, when I find my writing struggling for semblance, I just flip thru this book and become re-inspired.  Remembering why I want to write…..why I want to express myself.   Reconnecting with my desire to share and receive.  Terri