Wednesday, May 26, 2021

World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

 genre: short essay


In World of Wonders we are introduced to both the magical and splendid of this planet earth: flamingos and narwhals, axolotls and fireflies.  Within their magic, though, our author has found links, ties, that connect her and her life experiences to the ideas and moods that these creatures bring to mind.  It is lyrical and thoughtful - World of Wonders reminds us that we humans are not the only ones here and that our lives are so intwined all the flora and fauna that exist on this planet that to miss those connections is to miss truly living.  

I can tell from reading other reviews that some readers don't like how each story is both about the natural world and our author's life but that's what I loved most about it.  For me is was beautiful to see the interdependence, the relationships between how animals and plants interact with the world and how Aimee, the daughter of a Filipino father and Indian mother, grew up and flourished in a way that tethered her to the land and the waters and all those creatures who call this world home.  I thought the writing was lovely and although it's not for everyone, I read this quickly and with relish.

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