Book review: ‘Nature Cure’ by Richard Mabey

Nature Cure

I first read Nature Cure in 2006. It was one of the books that first got me hooked on ‘nature writing’.

The book describes Mabey’s slow recovery from a major bout of depression. Things are so bad at the start that he is forced to move from his life-long home in the Chilterns. He moves to East Anglia, first staying with various close friends, then house-sitting for another friend. As the months pass by, he gradually begins to recover by reconnecting with nature.

A strangely haunting book. Highly recommended.

Note: I will receive a small referral fee if you buy this book via one of the above links.

Richard Carter

Richard Carter is a writer and photo­grapher living in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. He is currently working on a book about looking at the world through Darwin’s eyes.Website · Newsletter · Mastodon · Facebook

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *