This Tender Place: The Story of a Wetland Year

Exploring themes of healing and transformation, the narrative unfolds in a southeastern Wisconsin wetland, revealing its beauty and fragility. Laurie Lawlor shares her decade-long journey through this often-overlooked landscape, reflecting on its history from the ice age to the present. The book emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity and nature, celebrating the wetlands as vital ecosystems. Ultimately, it serves as an intimate account of refuge and renewal, highlighting the importance of preserving these endangered environments.