Abi Andrews Boeken

Erin is 19. She's never really left England, but she has watched Bear Grylls and wonders why it's always men who get to go on all the cool wilderness adventures. So Erin sets off on a voyage into the Alaskan wilderness, a one-woman challenge to the archetype of the rugged male explorer.As Erin's journey takes her through the Arctic Circle, across the entire breadth of the American continent and finally to a lonely cabin in the wilds of Denali, she explores subjects as diverse as the moon landings, the Gaia hypothesis, loneliness, nuclear war, shamanism and the pill.Filled with a sense of wonder for the natural world and a fierce love for preserving it, The Word for Woman is Wilderness is a funny, frank and tender account of a young woman in uncharted territory.

The journey of Acacia, a Squirrel Glider, unfolds as she transitions from a rescued joey to a wild creature exploring her natural habitat. Upon her release, she ventures into a nearby forest, where she encounters various native plants and animals, discovering the crucial role the forest plays in their lives. Through her experiences, the story highlights themes of wildlife conservation and the interconnectedness of ecosystems.