Nature Literature discussion

Please put your nominations for the Book of the Month for February in this thread. I'll set up the poll for next Sunday.

The Diversity of Life by E.O. Wilson.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

Wolfer a Memoir by Carter Niemeyer. Great read that illustrates a change of heart by one of the pivotal players in the wolf reintroduction
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9...

Has anyone read this recent op-ed by Oliver Sacks on learning he has terminal cancer? It is so touching, so inspiring. He expresses living deeply and richly. He also expresses fear and gratitude. I hope you'll read the entire essay, but here is one quote:

"Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege."

Sacks is a celebrated author, but I'd like to vote for The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey. Sacks loved this book so much he bought a dozen copies to send to his friends, and the book also more accurately fits the description of nature writing.

From Amazon, "In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Elisabeth Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her uncommon encounter with a Neohelix albolabris --a common woodland snail.

While an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater under standing of her own confined place in the world."

Wild Snail is truly a classic. I'm making plans to use it in class with my special needs students. It's unforgettable.

Thanks everyone. The poll is now up on the homepage and I have stopped taking suggestions for March.

The Forester

Here is my vote: The Diversity of Life by E.O. Wilson.

somehow I missed the voting time but am very pleased with the results!