RETURN TO NATURE The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us

This well-researched audiobook provides listeners with the facts behind the purported restorative power of spending time in natural spaces. The author dives right into explaining why nature is so healing physically and emotionally. Narrator Eileen Stevens reflects to listeners the peace and relaxation found in the natural world. However, she narrates slowly and deliberately, the unsuccessful approach for an audiobook that relies so heavily on scientific data. The author's vignettes describing different natural environments are a lot less interesting than the science behind their effects on humans. Accessing these data points is difficult in audiobook form, making the print version a better choice for anyone looking to reference the program's intriguing and meticulously compiled research. J.T. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2022]