Sue Hubbell scrive sulla natura e su come gli esseri umani interagiscono con il mondo naturale. Le sue opere sono caratterizzate da un'attenta osservazione e da una sensibile rappresentazione delle intricate relazioni tra le persone e l'ambiente. Attraverso i suoi scritti, esplora domande più profonde riguardanti l'ecologia, la sostenibilità e il nostro posto nella natura. La sua capacità di coinvolgere i lettori nel mondo dei processi naturali e dell'esperienza umana è evidente nella sua opera.
The narrative explores Sue Hubbell's journey of self-discovery after her thirty-year marriage ends, leading her to a small farm in the Ozarks. Embracing beekeeping, she finds comfort in nature and begins to write candidly about her experiences and passions. This heartfelt account captures the essence of rural life and the resilience of a woman navigating middle age, making it a cherished work on personal growth and connection to the land.
The author chronicles a year in the lives of beekeeper and bees, describing and explaining the activities of both and the rewards of having bees of one's own.
Exploring the intricate lives of marine creatures like sponges, sea urchins, and horseshoe crabs, the narrative delves into the unique ways these "little things" navigate their world, contrasting with human experiences. The author intertwines her personal journey, reflecting on her childhood, education, and years spent beekeeping in the Ozarks, leading to her discovery of a vibrant underwater ecosystem in Maine. This blend of natural history and personal memoir highlights the evolution of life on Earth and the author's connection to the natural world.
Sue Hubbell, ehemals Bibliothekarin in Rhode Island, dann Bienenzüchterin auf einer einsam gelegenen Farm in Missouri, zeigt uns mit feinem Humor und naturwissenschaftlicher Kenntnis, wie viel wir von Bienen und Fledermäusen, von Insekten und Pflanzen lernen können, kurz: von den faszinierenden Beziehungen und Prozessen in der Natur.