The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature by Sue Stuart-Smith explores the therapeutic benefits of gardening for mental health. The book discusses how interacting with nature can promote healing, enhance resilience, and improve well-being by connecting individuals to the natural world. Stuart-Smith combines personal stories, research, and historical insights to illustrate gardening's profound psychological effects.

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Reviews & Readership

4.4

3,336 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

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Review Roundup

The Well-Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart-Smith receives praise for its eloquent exploration of nature's healing power, blending psychology, history, and personal anecdotes. Readers appreciate its insightfulness and inspiring narrative. Some critique its slow pace and dense content. Overall, it is a thought-provoking read for those interested in mind-nature connection.

Who Should Read The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature?

Readers who relish The Well-Gardened Mind are those intrigued by the therapeutic connection between nature and mental health. Fans of The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben or Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer will appreciate its blend of science, psychology, and personal insight.

4.4

3,336 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Sue Stuart-Smith, a psychiatrist and psychotherapist, combines her clinical experience with garden design in The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature, illustrating how the act of gardening can benefit mental health.

The author, married to a celebrated garden designer, draws on her personal life experiences and scientific research to explore the deep connection between green spaces and psychological well-being.

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The Well-Gardened Mind has been widely acclaimed, receiving praise for its insightful examination of the healing aspects of nature and has been featured in prominent publications such as The Times and The Guardian.

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Book Details

Pages

352

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre

Self-Improvement

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Psychology

Setting

2020s

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Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult