This beautiful journal, This Wild and Precious Life, includes quotes from the beloved poet Mary Oliver and charming illustrations that capture her love for nature.

“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

With heartfelt simplicity, Mary Oliver has captivated countless readers through her accessible and touching verse, conveying her deep appreciation for the natural world and the connections shared by all living beings. Her careful observations of nature and timeless sense of amazement are seamlessly intertwined, and her insightful essays on the art of writing offer valuable and comprehensive guidance.

Oliver is a beloved figure for writers and nature enthusiasts alike. This journal allows you to actively engage with her poetry, with each page featuring a comforting, inspiring, or thought-provoking quote from her work. In addition, some poems are reprinted in their entirety. The journal's prompts are inspired by the topics explored in Oliver's poetry, such as "The Gardener," which asks questions like, "Have I lived enough? Have I loved enough?" Another example is found in "Gratitude," with prompts like "What did you notice?" and "What was most wonderful?" For those interested in delving deeper into Oliver's work, a list of citations can be found in the back.

• Hardcover

• 208 pages