A Natural History Of The Senses by Diane Ackerman

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Book name:	A Natural History Of The Senses (2024)
Category:	Emotion
Author:	Diane Ackerman
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1990, midnight

This book is an immersive exploration into the five human senses—sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing—delving into the complex and poetic ways in which they shape our experiences and perceptions of the world. The author combines scientific fact with a rich lyrical narrative, anecdotes, and historical context to reveal the intricate relationship between our senses and the role they play in our enjoyment, understanding, and interaction with nature and culture. The work is a celebration of the sensual aspects of life, encouraging readers to notice and appreciate the often overlooked details of their daily sensory experiences. The 7637th greatest book of all time

About the author

Diane Ackerman

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Diane Ackerman has been the finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction in addition to many other awards and recognitions for her work, which include the bestsellers The Zookeeper’s Wife and A Natural History of the Senses.

The Zookeeper’s Wife, a little known true story of WWII, became a New York Times bestseller, and received the Orion Book Award, which honored it as, "a groundbreaking work of nonfiction." A movie of The Zookeeper’s Wife, starring Jessica Chastain and Daniel Brühl, release… Read more