Love Is A Toad
Exploring our relationship with nature
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Lucy Lapwing's book examines the complex and often personal relationships humans have with the natural world, blending memoir, field observation and cultural reflection.
Through stories from her coastal patch and wider birding experiences, she interrogates how people relate to wildlife and the landscapes they inhabit.
The book aims to reconnect readers with everyday nature, showing how observation and attention can foster wonder and stewardship.
Lapwing draws on both scientific understanding and lived experience to highlight the emotional and ethical dimensions of conservation.
It is positioned as a thoughtful, accessible read for anyone interested in nature writing and environmental reflection.
Through stories from her coastal patch and wider birding experiences, she interrogates how people relate to wildlife and the landscapes they inhabit.
The book aims to reconnect readers with everyday nature, showing how observation and attention can foster wonder and stewardship.
Lapwing draws on both scientific understanding and lived experience to highlight the emotional and ethical dimensions of conservation.
It is positioned as a thoughtful, accessible read for anyone interested in nature writing and environmental reflection.
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Lucy Lapwing
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