Every Natural Fact
Amy Lou Jenkins
ISBN: 9780982354513
Holy Cow! Press
Reviewed By Dominique Sessons
Official Apex Reviews Rating: 5 Stars
As her son, DJ, neared adolescence, Amy Lou Jenkins decided to begin a series of mother-son walks with him as a means of both strengthening their bond and better preparing him for the upcoming life changes he would soon undergo. Over the course of a host of outings that spanned the state of Wisconsin, Amy and DJ explored not only the natural wonders surrounding them, but also the interconnectedness of humanity, flora, and fauna. What resulted was a spiritual transformation that forever altered each of their individual perspectives, changing the ways in which they related to one another and the world around them.
In Every Natural Fact: Five Seasons Of Open-Air Parenting, Jenkins recounts her mother-son outings with DJ in vivid detail, sharing with the reader the applied knowledge and insight that each of them gained over the course of taking them. Combining a keen sense of history with effective parenting measures, Jenkins shows herself to be an astute student of the human condition as she shares invaluable life lessons with her son - who is inarguably better off for it. With a nod to the powerful spiritual roots that we all share, Every Natural Fact is a poignant reminder that we best enhance our own individual growth and development by maintaining a healthy deference to the inherent wisdom that lies within us all. An enlightening, spiritually fulfilling read.
