Blue Mind
The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do
by Wallace J. Nichols
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Pub Date Jul 22 2014 | Archive Date Sep 08 2015
Description
A landmark book by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols on the remarkable effects of water on our health and well-being.
Why are we drawn to the ocean each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? In BLUE MIND, Wallace J. Nichols revolutionizes how we think about these questions, revealing the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under, or simply near water. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with compelling personal stories from top athletes, leading scientists, military veterans, and gifted artists, he shows how proximity to water can improve performance, increase calm, diminish anxiety, and increase professional success.
BLUE MIND not only illustrates the crucial importance of our connection to water-it provides a paradigm shifting "blueprint" for a better life on this Blue Marble we call home.
Are you an ocean, lake, river, pool or glass of water person? Follow #100DaysofBlue for facts, photos and info about water and contribute your own!
Advance Praise
"Blue Mind is deep down about human curiosity, knowing ourselves more.
If J. weren't curious, we wouldn't be where we are now. The sea, once it
casts its spell, does indeed hold us in its net of wonder forever.
People do protect what they love. Why are these the two simple ideas we
repeat so often? Because they're true." ---Celine Cousteau
"At the risk of sounding like Zoolander, water is having a moment right now." ---Amanda FitzSimons, Elle Magazine
"Every
conservation movement requires sound science and effective
communication. Neuro-conservation skillfully utilizes the insight of
neuroscience to accomplish both of these goals. Already, Nichols' work
is sending ripples throughout the world." ---Bay Nature Magazine
"If
you're suffering from chronic stress and don't have the power to
redesign your city nor the courage to take up skydiving, what can you do
about it? Wallace J. Nichols, a Research Associate at the California
Academy of Sciences at San Francisco, California, recommends to go
wherever you can find water." --Michael Gross, Current Biology
"The
implications of this premise are profound; they may revolutionize the
way we teach conservation and ecology." ---Jeff Greenwald, OnEarth Magazine
"Rekindle
that time you fell in love with wet sand between your toes. Explain why
you applaud sunsets over water. Translate the call of the sea. Science
tells us why we buy things, why music moves us, and how language affects
our minds. It's time we understand our connections to the most
important features of our planet." ---Chris Reeves, Visitor Programs
Manager, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, UCSC
"A visionary." ---Outside
"Nichols's message is a critical and compelling one." ---David Bennett, Green Team Operations & Innovations, Google
"If your time on our planet needs less stress and more happiness, find your way to Nichols's Blue Mind for the surprisingly simple and joyous ways water can change your life."—Timothy Dykman, Ocean Revolution
"Nichols
insists on a more experiential brand of activism, encouraging
individuals to encounter the oceans directly, in order to build personal
and emotional connections-to get their feet wet."—GQ Magazine
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780316252089 |
| PRICE | $27.00 (USD) |
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