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Leaf Litter Kindle Edition

by Jarod K. Anderson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 84 ratings
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Poet and podcaster Jarod K. Anderson (creator of The CryptoNaturalist Podcast and author of Field Guide to the Haunted Forest) contemplates mental health and celebrates the natural world with warmth and humor. The poetry and prose in this collection are an eclectic mix unified by themes of stubborn hope and empathy. Vivid and approachable, the work gathered here invites readers to rediscover commonplace wonders and find new beauty in topics ranging from owls to atoms. The poems in this collection highlight our connection to a living universe and affirm our place in a wilderness worthy of our love.
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    Haunted Forest Trilogy
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    83 pages
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  5. Publication date
    March 14, 2024
  6. File size
    1946 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CW1G5D36
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 14, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1946 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 83 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 84 ratings

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Jarod K. Anderson

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Poet and podcaster Jarod K. Anderson (creator of The CryptoNaturalist Podcast) has built a large audience of social media followers and podcast listeners with his strange, vibrant appreciations of nature, ranging from contemplations of mortality to appreciations of single-celled organisms. His work can be found in places like Asimov's, Daily Science Fiction, Escape Pod, and in his collections of poetry and writing prompts. He lives in Ohio in a white house between a forest and a cemetery. Find him online at: www.jarodkanderson.com

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
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My medicines
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My medicines
I like to be prepared, so I carry my medicines with me wherever I go, Tylenol and the like. This book along with the other two in the trilogy are my soul medicines & I don't leave home without them. The first picture is of them reversed from how they sit in my backpack so it shows on top, the second is how I actually carry them (the other two books are poetry books by Leslie Anderson, his wife. Hers are every bit as important to me as his so they're in the photo too. ) This book, same as its predecessors, is nothing short of vital. It's a harsh world right now and I think we all need the reminders within, namely that we are the beauty in the world no matter how it's spinning, no matter the age we're in. This will be your least regrettable purchase this year I promise, buy this book and the others.
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Sarah B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Leaf Litter
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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Beautiful and thought provoking. A great conclusion to the trilogy. Hoping there are more to come!
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Grisaille
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and profound
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
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After getting the first two books, I eagerly looked forward to this one. I was not disappointed. In addition to his usual wonderful thoughtful nature observations, there is definite focus at times on mental health. As someone who has had struggles with mental health, several of the poems spoke strongly to me. The image of the minotaur as dark depression in the poem Around the Corners was insightful and worthy of being considered again and again. It has the strong minotaur imagery interspersed with common, unhelpful comments people make to the depressed. "The dirt is clotted with easy answers and old blood." The poem Unerring also really resonated with me. But lest you think the book is all about mental health, be
reassured that his usual perceptions about nature are quite present in the book from the voice of bumblebees to deer skulls.
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Isaac
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent third installment.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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Top-notch environmental poetry, as always!
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CJH
5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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"Exquisite" because Jarod's poetry squeezes the heart, jangles the mind, and delights the senses. His words bleed truth and always leave me feeling comforted and seen. I especially appreciate how he treats depression - with a fierce gentleness and courage to allow himself to be carried by the flow of the natural world, fearlessly.
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A. Mart
5.0 out of 5 stars POETRY THAT SPEAKS TO MY SOUL
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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I grew up thinking I didnt like poetry. Turns out I didnt like rhymes that I didnt connect to emotionally.
This series (yes, I have all 3 books) is such wonderful work. I truly feel these words in my soul and I especially like the nature connection.
Just. Beautiful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Life saving, beautiful poetry
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
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All three books Leaf Litter, Love Notes from the Holliw Tree & Field Guide to the Haunted Forest are absolute must haves! To be kept & purchased again for friends.
The most touching, heartfelt poetry that will have you crying as your heart smiles.
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Winter Woman
5.0 out of 5 stars great poems!
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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I love these pems/ I read a couple of these poems at a time; then read something else or do something else for a while, There is an interesting insight of the poet in most of the poems/
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S. Paulissen
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Third Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
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I have all three books in this trilogy. His poetry is insightful, funny, and mind-expanding. When a poem causes me to wonder, giggle, feel amazement or cry, I dog-ear the corner. The folded paper makes it quick for me to revisit. You can see that many pages are turned down. Great collection!
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S. Paulissen
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Third Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
I have all three books in this trilogy. His poetry is insightful, funny, and mind-expanding. When a poem causes me to wonder, giggle, feel amazement or cry, I dog-ear the corner. The folded paper makes it quick for me to revisit. You can see that many pages are turned down. Great collection!
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Elphinstown
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book series
Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2024
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Bought all of the books in this series for my husband. They’re simple but beautiful and very relatable. T
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Tony Kendle
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful writing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2024
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Opens our eyes to the world around in enchanting ways
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Ana
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful collection
Reviewed in Germany on December 22, 2023
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Jared has a special way with words and metaphors. Rarely have I encountered such soft and poignant words. Each poem offering a new, beautiful perspective.
As other two books, Leaf Litter also made me feel vulnerable and sensitive to the world and people around us, in the most positive way.
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Auntie Sandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth savouring 💕
Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2023
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My household is sick. This is a gift to my household from me, it arrived today.

I have to admit that I am not an unbiased reader, I have loved both of the author's previous works.

In concise, precise lines that somehow seem luxurious, Jarod weaves words that feel comforting to weary eyes. I can only enjoy a few pages at a time, but I'm not complaining, the space in between allows time for reflection (and therapeutic naps and snacks)
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Miss K Parr
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful finale to this trilogy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 25, 2023
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Anderson's poetry is absolutely beautiful, full of love and forgiveness to a self that we too rarely remember is a part of the world and deserving of care. As with his others I tried not to rush through, tried to read a couple at a time, but they're so good, gently reminding, surprisingly funny that it's almost impossible not to get carried away. I will read anything this man writes.
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