The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating summary

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating [Deckle Edge] by Elisabeth Tova Bailey (Author). In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Elisabeth Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her unusual encounter with a Neohelix albolabris –a common woodland snail. Whereas an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. Consequently, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and involves a better below standing of her personal confined place in the world.

Intrigued by the snail’s molluscan anatomy, cryptic defenses, clear resolution making, hydraulic locomotion, and mysterious courtship activities, Bailey becomes an astute and amused observer, providing a candid and engaging look into the curious life of this underappreciated small animal.

Informed with wit and charm, The Sound of a Wild Snail Consuming is a remarkable journey of survival and resilience, displaying us how a small a part of the natural world illuminates our own human existence and supplies an appreciation of what it means to be absolutely alive.

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey is a healing book. Whereas a woman recovers from a life-threatening condition she has the time and endurance to observe one small wild snail. Her thoughts, analysis, and experiences assist her, and us, to heal our broken relationship with the world of nature. The results of careful and heartfelt commentary of even the smallest bit of life can not solely enrich a life but in addition discover and give life anew. This book is the perfect present for anyone recovering from a set-again or in need of inspiration. I really like how Elizabeth, whereas are appreciating the small issues of life, also brings in haiku. Perfect.

This beautiful little book with it is mild and illuminating touch is stunning, elevating, endearing. Her experience from inside the limitations attributable to severe illness, her mindful and appreciative observations of her tiny snail companion, and the amazingly assorted and detailed harvest of her research on snails.. from haiku to obscure scientific texts are interwoven seamlessly and enchantingly. It’s witness in its magnificence and ease to her indelible life affirming spirit. It is not about her illness or her wrestle with it ( which in itself says volumes about her) and at its heart, not really about her beloved little snail and his/her species ( snails are hermaphroditic we be taught). At its coronary heart it is about dwelling in mindful presence to life, to all sentient beings in wonder and celebration. Thanks Beth.

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating [Deckle Edge]

Elisabeth Tova Bailey (Author)

208 pages

Algonquin Books; 1 edition (August 24, 2010)

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