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Infinite Paradise: Witnessing the Wild, a Memoir
Author(s): Dianne Ebertt Beeaff (Author)
- Publisher: She Writes Press
- Publication Date: September 9, 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 312 pages
- ISBN-10: 1647429323
- ISBN-13: 9781647429324
Book Description
With personal vignettes and color photographs that track the seasons of a single year,
Infinite Paradise connects readers with the wildlife on sixteen acres of forest and water meadow along the Conestoga River in Southern Ontario, Canada.Broken into seasons and then further into months and days, the book focuses on the buoyancy of life, showing readers that in a world battered by global warming, habitat destruction, and species extinction, many riches still remain. Interacting with nature can combat stress, heal the human spirit, and foster new and calming perspectives on life.
As
Infinite Paradise illustrates, the complexity, beauty, and power of the natural world is available to any reader who stays open to the splendid lifeforms they live among.Editorial Reviews
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2025 Book Excellence Awards Winner in Environment
2025 Arizona Authors Association Literary Contest Second Place Winner
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Infinite Paradise is a love letter to nature and a reminder of the solace it offers in a chaotic world.”—Sublime Book Review“The elegant, expressive prose limns the beauty of the changing seasons as they unfold . . . A richly detailed, reflective account.”
—Kirkus Reviews“Beeaff’s reflections will instill a powerful urge to slow down, breathe, and be fully present, taking in the ability of the natural world to boost wellness, give purpose, and rediscover roots. . . . In a world that feels increasingly restless and detached, this might be the change we all need.”
—BookLife Reviews“A master class in the art of close observation . . . Beeaff’s passion for Paradise and its continued existence as a refuge for family members, wild creatures, and plants is the book’s most illuminating quality.
Infinite Paradise is a gorgeous lyric memoir about nature and a particular place.”—Foreword Clarion Reviews“. . . [A] graceful and contemplative memoir that celebrates the enduring connection between people and the landscapes they love. It is a rewarding read for lovers of nature writing, memoir enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a reminder that moments of stillness and wonder still exist in our rapidly changing world.”
—Midwest Book Review“
Infinite Paradise is a beautifully written and intimate journey into nature. In daily witness to life and learnings from the land, Beeaff reveals the exquisite connections we develop inside the infinite complexity of the natural world that immediately surrounds us. Infinite Paradise reveals how this nourishes our lives, as ‘worlds are constantly being born’ with each new year.”—Simon Mustoe, author Wildlife in the Balance and How to Survive the Next 100 Years: Lessons from Nature“
Infinite Paradise is an invitation to pause and appreciate the world around us. It encourages a deeper appreciation for the small wonders of the natural world and offers a meditative reflection on the spaces we inhabit. . . . a perfect choice for those who cherish nature and seek peace and reflection in their reading.”—Readers’ Favorite“There is a meditative stillness in Dianne Ebertt Beeaff’s
Infinite Paradise, Witnessing the Wild. This, together with a deep respect for the nobility of nature, makes her book a contemplation on our earthly paradise using a fine filigree of words.”—Diana Beresford-Kroeger, author of To Speak for the Trees“Part almanac, this uniquely personal record of nature’s seasonal changes on a patch of Canadian land the author’s mother called ‘Paradise’ is lyrical prose, the product of an observant eye, an inquisitive mind, and a poetic soul. It has a permanent spot on my bookshelf.”
—Sharon Byford-Ruth author of The Arabian: A Guide for Owners“An authentic ode to nature and its wonders. The entire book left me with a smile on my face.”
—Silver’s Reviews“There is not a single down-side to this book as it is marvelously well written.”
—Patricia Gomes, Online Book Club
