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1992
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Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
168 pages
ISBN: 978-0393033861
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Keep It Simple: A Defense of the Earth

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Several years ago, when John Nichols felt his life was out of control, he decided to forge a less complex, and far healthier existence. As part of this process, he used a camera to help himself "stop and smell the flowers." In this way, he soon developed a new sense of proportion which led to a much more balanced lifestyle. Beginning with a Thoreauvian exhortation to simplify, and ending with a series of photographs which comprise a hosanna to the tranquil life, this book is a gentle yet persuasive call to arms for a better environment. About the photographs themselves, Nichols writes: "... the unassuming pictures I made during this time jibed perfectly with my mood. They joined the healing process, reflecting the goals I was striving to achieve. Anthill pebbles or lichens on a gravestone may seem like prosaic fare, yet by paying attention to these matter-of-fact wonders, I sure quieted my soul." In both words and pictures, Nichols details how the struggle to regain his own health led to a much wider understanding of how we all can lead an environmentally compassionate life.

Book Information

Title:Keep It Simple: A Defense of the Earth
Author:John Nichols
Series:Non-Fiction Books
Book Number:#2
Published:1992
Pages:168
ISBN-10:393033864
ISBN-13:978-0393033861

Series Progress

This book is part of the Non-Fiction Books series and is book #2 in the series.