Weathering is a book by a qualified psychotherapist, exploring our connection to the rocks and mountains that have withstood aeons of life on our planet – gradually eroding, shifting, solidifying and weathering.
We might spend a little less time on earth, but we are also weathering – evolving and changing due to the shifting climates of our lives.
So what might these ancient natural forms have to teach us on resilience and change? In a stunning exploration of our own connection to nature, the author takes us on a journey through deep time and ancient landscapes, showing how geology can offer a new way of thinking on grief, change and boundaries.
In a world shaken by physical, political and medical disasters, the book argues for a deeper understanding of the ground beneath our feet, to better serve ourselves and the world we live in.
About the Author
Originally trained as a geologist, Ruth Allen PhD has a doctorate in Himalayan mountain-building, and now teaches a unique woodland-based educational programme for teenage girls in northern England, when not exploring mountains.
