Moving Mountains: Writing Nature through Illness and Disability

Moving Mountains is an anthology of nature writing by authors living with chronic illness and physical disability, offering a vision of nature that encompasses the close-up, microscopic, and vast. It is about living with and connecting, shifting the reader's attention to the things easily overlooked by those who move through the world untroubled by the body that carries them.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: Footnote Press Ltd

Moving Mountains: An Anthology of Nature Writing by Authors Living with Chronic Illness and Physical Disability

This captivating anthology, curated by ELINOR CLEGHORN, showcases the unique and powerful voices of LUCY JONES, TOM SHAKESPEARE, and LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONES. It offers a groundbreaking perspective on nature writing, as these authors, living with chronic illness and physical disability, share their profound insights and experiences.

Through twenty-five captivating pieces, the writers of Moving Mountains invite readers to explore a nature that encompasses the vastness of the universe and the intricate details of the microscopic world. From a single falling raindrop to the mighty force of the north wind, these authors capture nature's essence in its entirety, offering a deeply affecting and immersive experience.

Rather than focusing on overcoming or conquering adversity, Moving Mountains aims to foster a sense of living with and connecting to nature. It shifts the reader's attention to the often overlooked aspects of the natural world, highlighting the beauty and resilience that can be found even in the face of physical limitations.

The contributors to this anthology are a diverse group of talented writers, each bringing their own unique perspective and style to the table. Isobel Anderson, Kerri Andrews, Polly Atkin, Khairani Barokka, Victoria Bennett, Feline Charpentier, Cat Chong, Eli Clare, Dawn Cole, Lorna Crabbe, Kate Davis, Carol Donaldson, Alec Finlay, Jamie Hale, Jane Hartshorn, Hannah Hodgson, Sally Huband, Rowan Jaines, Dillon Jaxx, Louise Kenward, Abi Palmer, Louisa Adjoa Parker, Alice Tarbuck, Nic Wilson, and many others have contributed their works to this remarkable collection.

Moving Mountains is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of words to connect and inspire. It serves as a reminder that nature is not just a backdrop to our lives but an integral part of our existence, and that we can find solace, wisdom, and inspiration in its embrace.

Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a seeker of solace, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world, this anthology is a treasure to be treasured and returned to time and time again.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 145 x 224 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804440537