44 pages 1 hour read

Katherine May

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020

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Reviews & Readership

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Katherine May's Wintering receives praise for its lyrical prose and insightful reflection on personal and collective adversity. Readers appreciate May's honest examination of life's dormant phases, though some criticize the narrative for lacking practical advice. Overall, the book is valued for its comforting and philosophical approach to resilience and renewal.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Wintering?

A suitable reader for Katherine May's Wintering is someone who appreciates introspective, lyrical memoirs and seeks comfort in the exploration of life's natural cycles. Comparable to readers of Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird and Cheryl Strayed's Wild, they enjoy narratives that offer solace and reflection during personal or seasonal transitions.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Psychology
Health / Medicine
Science / Nature
Themes
Natural World: Environment
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Identity: Femininity
Genre
Self Help
Psychology