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Wild Woman

Empowering Stories from Women who Work in Nature

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By: Philippa Forrester
Narrated by: Philippa Forrester
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Bloomsbury presents Wild Woman written and read by Philippa Forrester.

'Deeply personal and poignant' BBC Countryfile

An engaging blend of conservation stories and humorous, personal anecdotes from Philippa Forrester about women who, like her, choose to live and work in the wild.

In Wild Woman, Philippa Forrester considers the grit and determination required for women to maintain connections to wildlife and succeed in the traditionally male-dominated fields of conservation and environmental biology. She shares stories of female conservation heroes and other extraordinary wild women working in nature and investigates the ways in which the natural world is a vital 'medicine' for our mental health.

Talking to women from around the world, Philippa studies and celebrates what it means to be a wild woman. From the sixteenth-century botanist who was the first woman to circumnavigate the globe to modern-day women responding to bear attacks in Yellowstone, working to rewild reserves in South Africa, photographing Caribou in the Arctic and more, Philippa examines how these women benefit from a life spent in the wilderness and also considers what the natural world gains from them.

Relating some of her own experiences from three decades spent travelling around the world and working in some of the wildest places on Earth, Philippa asks: what does it take for a woman to live or work in the wild? Environment Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science Conservation
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Critic reviews

Forrester’s research takes her around the world as she records anecdotes of daring, discovery and danger.
Part memoir, part exploration of women’s relationship with nature and part studies of other women who, like [Philippa], have chosen to work in the male-dominated fields of conservation.
Deeply personal and poignant.
How beautiful...I love the premise of the book.
After years of child-rearing and being wifely, Philippa Forrester emerges with a lot of pertinent questions. Wild Woman is a piercing, funny, self-deprecating answer to what it is to be wild. Locally, globally, diverse and female, it is full of a lifetime's awe – and wise. This delightfully brilliant, sometimes rightfully angry book, puts women where they should be: at the heart of conservation, knowing what it is to be wild, to tune in, mend and support the natural world and our place in it. I am cheering her, and all these wonderful women on!
A powerful testament to why women must have a greater say when conserving our natural world.
Wild Woman is a timely reminder of the feminine energy behind some groundbreaking successes in global wildlife conservation.Through deeply personal experiences, Philippa shows us with spirit and gusto that the natural world is a source of strength, wisdom, humour and comfort.
All stars
Most relevant
this book had me hooked from the start, the emotions it evokes are deep and many, worth the listen as it feels like a old friend giving all the wisdom in wondful storied ways.

thoughtful, heartwrenching, inspiring stories.

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Fantastic honest account of a wild woman who has unexpectedly had life tumble down around her, picked herself up, dusted herself down, grabbed the chainsaw and come out smelling of sweet briars. Always followed and admired Philippa, but never had a glimpse into her personal life.


I am truly enamoured by her tenacity grit and determination, being a gentle and nurturing mother - whilst operating with grace and decorum. As a fellow wild woman that has worked in conservation for a great many years, its even more enjoyable to hear accounts of the trials of other women pursuing a labour of love, as a result I binge listened to this book, But it's one of the few I could happily listen to again. Thanks philippa - a truly wonderful book and you're a credit to the conservation world.

Glorious, brave, soulful and inspiring

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An wonderful book with the view of the world for like minded woman, researched and inspired for all generations. Please read and gift
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This was a great listen, loved Philippa’s narration & the way she has shined a light on the hidden parts of womanhood.
Really empowering & told in a way that creates a pathway for how do womanhood well-in a no nonsense down to earth, and funny, way.
Highly recommend

Provides a bigger picture on womanhood

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