From the Urban Wilderness by MyLotter Rachel

@JudyEv (382440)
Rockingham, Australia
September 10, 2019 6:45pm CST
I had intended to post this some months ago but didn’t. Rachel Lovejoy (@Raelove) has been absent from myLot for quite some time but has now returned so it was a good prompt to get my act together. Welcome back, Rachel. A long time back, I purchased a book written by Rachel. The book is called ‘From the Urban Wilderness: Life in the Southern Maine Woods’ and is a series of essays enhanced by beautifully crafted photographs. I wrote about it briefly when it arrived but since then I’ve had the chance to finish it and to re-read much of it. The essays are divided into four ‘seasons’ and were particularly interesting to me as the natural world in that part of the cosmos is so different to what I know so well and love in south-west Western Australia. I particularly loved the photos of autumn with the vibrant colours of the leaves. As I’ve said before about Rachel’s book, it is best savoured a few pages at a time, like a good wine, and in quiet moments. The essays are very reflective, at least I found them so. I can thoroughly recommend From the Urban Wilderness to all nature-lovers out there.
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@sallypup (69220)
• Centralia, Washington
11 Sep 19
The cover invites the reader in for a more thorough peek. Thanks for telling us about this book.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 19
It's very professionally done and the photos are really attractive.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Sep 19
Maine is one of the most beautiful states, in the U.S. Especially during the autumn, when all those maple trees are loaded with a full array of colorful leaves! I didn't know that Rachel had comprised a book, how wonderful:)
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@Fleura (35097)
• United Kingdom
23 Oct 19
@Raelove Somewhat strangely, although I travelled around quite a lot of the US I never made it to Maine. Obviously I missed out there!
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 19
I know Maine has a very good reputation as a beautiful state.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 19
@Raelove Our friends went to the area a year or two ago specifically to see the autumn colours. It must be amazing and I'm sure you never tire of it.
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
11 Sep 19
That is so nice you were able to read her book. There are quite a few authors here at mylot.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 19
Yes, we're well off as far as authors go.
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@yanzalong (19091)
• Indonesia
11 Sep 19
I think the book is worth reading.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 19
Yes, I certainly enjoyed it.
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@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
11 Sep 19
that is nice.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 19
Thanks. I enjoyed the book.
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• Mexico
11 Sep 19
That sounds very interesting, im glad you enjoyed it
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 19
Thanks. I'd always enjoyed Rachel's writings so I was keen to buy the book.
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• Preston, England
11 Sep 19
@JudyEv lovely review and a welcome return for @Raelove
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• Preston, England
11 Sep 19
@JudyEv yes, there are a few absent friends at present - always a worry they might not come back
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• Preston, England
11 Sep 19
@JudyEv Greg hasn't been on for a while which is rather worrying in particular
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 19
You do miss people when they leave for whatever reason. Sometimes it's a while but eventually it hits you that you haven't seen their name appearing.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
16 Sep 19
Thank you for sharing this, it does sound like a good read.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Sep 19
I certainly enjoyed it.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
11 Sep 19
I remember she mentioned the book, I am sure that it is a very interesting reading.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
11 Sep 19
@JudyEv I love to read about the changing of seasons in different countries.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 19
I enjoyed it very much.
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• United States
11 Sep 19
geesh, i must'a missed this whilst i 'twas 'way fer so long. sounds right'p my alley. i bet the photography 'tis beautiful. love they she set't to the four seasons. those're quite prominent 'p'n that part 'f the country.
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• United States
11 Sep 19
@JudyEv oh yes! i've oft wondered why i ne'er 've ventured to that part 'f the country? i 'twas shocked to find that new york state 's many beautiful waterfalls - my main weakness, lol. perhaps one day i'll road trip the u.s. 'n see all 'f these places 'f great beauty'n wonder.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 19
@Raelove It must have been a wonderful sight. Unfortunately, photos don't quite cut it when a landscape is so 3D.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 19
I know Maine is renowned for its autumn colours.
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@garymarsh6 (24035)
• United Kingdom
12 Sep 19
I was not aware that Rachel had written a book. It sounds like a very interesting book to read. She is a very talented lady. I like to read about her cooking. There are so many people with hidden talents on Mylot!
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Sep 19
There are, aren't they? It's nice to be able to prise more information from them from time to time.
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@DeborahDiane (40850)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Sep 19
Oh my goodness! It sounds like a wonderful book and I am glad you are being so supportive of her project!
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Sep 19
I don't buy many new books but I'm glad I bought this one.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Sep 19
Thank you for that wonderful review of Rachel's book.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Sep 19
@JudyEv Now you can breathe easy. It's a wonderful review and I know she appreciates it.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 19
It has been on my conscience for some time because I said I'd write a review but then didn't.
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@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
12 Sep 19
Really nice, now I feel proud many mylotters are book authors.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Sep 19
We have some very talented people on here.
@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
12 Sep 19
I agree
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@velvet53 (24417)
• Palisade, Colorado
19 Sep 19
Now this is one book that I do want to read. I was drawn to it from what you have said about the book and the picture that you posted. I am going to see where I can get a copy.
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@velvet53 (24417)
• Palisade, Colorado
20 Sep 19
@JudyEv Alright! Thanks for letting me know.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Sep 19
It's on Amazon for starters.
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@jstory07 (148771)
• Roseburg, Oregon
11 Sep 19
The Urban Wilderness sounds like a good book to read.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 19
I certainly enjoyed it.
@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
12 Sep 19
You've written a wonderful review there Judy. And it has made me realise just how little some of us know about our fellow myLot members.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
12 Sep 19
@JudyEv writing has been on hold over the last few months, brain has shut down for now. But prior to that I was working on two more 'real' books plus a couple of potential ebooks. One day .....
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Sep 19
@valmnz Hopefully the muse will return stronger and more insistent than ever.
@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Sep 19
Thanks. And of course you're an author as well. How many books have you published now, Val? I know you were working on a new one. How is that coming along?
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@noni1959 (13061)
• United States
14 Sep 19
The book sounds amazing. I love nature. I live in the forest and nw up at the lake enjoying a fire. I popped on for a minute but getting back off until I get home.
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@noni1959 (13061)
• United States
15 Sep 19
@JudyEv It sounds so wonderful where you are.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Sep 19
@noni1959 We are very lucky to live in such a nice place.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Sep 19
We have natural bush around our place and it's one of the many things we love about living here.
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@Ronrybs (21492)
• London, England
11 Sep 19
Sounds interesting, I like books you can just dive into for short while. I also like books you have submerge into as you go deep into the subject
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Sep 19
Sometimes you don't have time or energy for a complete novel.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
11 Sep 19
that is an incredible review. The greatest words an author can hear it is best savored a few pages at a time!
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Sep 19
@DocAndersen And ones that will stand reading more than once are handy too.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
12 Sep 19
@JudyEv i love books that I read, then go off for a bit and then come back.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
12 Sep 19
@JudyEv i have read Tolkein's books, most of them multiple times!
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