Katherine Hauswirth's nature writing arises largely from long walks in Connecticut. Her work focuses on connection and contemplation inspired by the natural world. She has been published in The Christian Science Monitor, The Day, Orion online, Whole Life Times, Connecticut Woodlands, Shoreline Times, Seasons, and The Wayfarer. Her blog, First Person Naturalist, is a reflection on experiencing and learning about nature. Katherine's writing has been awarded with artist residencies at Trail Wood (Connecticut Audubon's Edwin Way Teale memorial sanctuary) and Acadia National Park in Maine. A native New Yorker, she moved to the Connecticut River Valley 20 years ago. She is increasingly enamored of her adopted hometown, Deep River, where she lives with her husband and son.
This book by powerful author Katherine Hauswirth is actually my religion. I don't mean that I just revere and respect the interdependent web of life she explores, I mean that I worship it. Her flowing words about thousands of threads in the tapestry of Mother Nature (that we might otherwise overlook or take for granted) are my idea of spiritual catharsis.My favorite chapter is We Could Be Heroes and not just because I sometimes admit to a small hero obsession. She points out aspects of the climate crisis that is indeed my large obsession because the future of humanity is at stake. We are at the crossroads and I want to be quite hopeful as she is 'as our beloved Earth and its many fragile species inches slowly back from the brink of disaster.' To me, in other words, this book is manifestly the meaning of life itself.--Carol Holst, Founder of Postconsumers.comIn The Book of Noticing, nature writer Katherine Hauswirth takes us along on her regular walks, sojourns conducted for the primary purpose, as the title suggests, of noticing what lies along the way. It is a lengthy and varied list; salamanders, scents, science, spirituality, slugs and more, all recorded with an astonishing level of detail. Research tells us that humans benefit from spending time in nature. For those places and times we simply can't get close to it ourselves, Hauswirth's careful and sometimes lyrical descriptions serve as a vicarious substitute. Those who want more will appreciate the extensive bibliography.--Melissa Gaskill, nature and science writer and author of Worldwide Travel Guide to Sea Turtles and Best Hikes with Dogs: Texas Hill Country and Gulf Coast.Katherine Hauswirth has come home from her walks through the woods with little drops of serenity and wonder. Now those collections, pooled together in this book, are deep enough to immerse readers.--Nathanael Johnson, Author of Unseen City and Grist staff writer.Katherine Hauswirth's Book of Noticing rings and echoes with her love and longing for the natural world. Like the bobbing tentacles of slugs she describes, these insightful meditations vibrate at the frequency of change.--Eric D. Lehman, author of Afoot in ConnecticutKatherine Hauswirth's Book of Noticing reminds us all of the value of attending closely to our natural surroundings. Katherine's stories regarding the permeability of slugs, the job-shifting of ants and other particular observations are more than just informative, they are personal and profound. They raise questions about our personal relationships with the natural world.In each chapter, Katherine takes us with her on her walks and brings us into her mind, her heart and her family as she explores the smallest of creatures, seeks answers to the simplest yet most complex questions, and shares both her own and her son's deep love of the natural world. This book comes at a time when humanity's relationship with the natural environment can either save or destroy our planet. It all begins with noticing.--Susan Rausch, Owner & Director, Camp Earth Connection - A Natural Campground & Retreat Center
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