{"product_id":"child-of-the-woods-isbn-9781578267903","title":"Child of the Woods","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChild of the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a uniquely beautiful collection of short stories and observations from Susi Seguret's experiences growing up in the natural settings of rural Appalachia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImmerse yourself in the vibrant and exciting world of Appalachia! \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChild of the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is an exploration of the world through the eyes of a young child, whose life was defined and enriched by nature that surrounded her. This collection of short stories and insights highlights the wonders of growing up in rural Appalachia, learning to live as one with the land. These stories embrace the universal themes of self-discovery, adventure, and finding one's place in a living world.“With a childhood curiosity and sense of wonder, Susi Gott Séguret opens our eyes to enduring truths amidst a world too often overcome with clatter and a loss of harmony with nature and community.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDr. Doug Orr, \u003c\/b\u003ePresident Emeritus, Warren Wilson College and co-author of \u003ci\u003eWayfaring Strangers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “In \u003ci\u003eChild of the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e, Susi Gott Séguret transports the reader into the southern Appalachian culture as only one who has lived it and loved it could do.  Her prose stimulates the senses as surely as huckleberry jam on a biscuit warm from the wood-fired oven on a frosty morning.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDr. Alan Haney,\u003c\/b\u003e Dean Emeritus, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and author of \u003ci\u003eBackyard Stories\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Following Old Trails\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Jewels of Nature\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Laughing in the Wilderness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A must-read for anyone wanting to unlock the clues of passage into what humans need to become more actualized human beings and fulfill their potential.” \u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eEustace Conway,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Mountain Men\u003c\/i\u003e, Turtle Island visionary\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “[A]n incomparable reflection of growing up in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee during the early 1960s that is without peer for color, atmosphere, humor, music and the qualities that show how rich life can be.” \u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003ePaul Peabody,\u003c\/b\u003e Grammy-winning First Violinist, New York City Ballet \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “I laughed, I cried, and by the end I was uplifted. I will be reading it again. It is just that kind of book.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eSheila Kay Adams,\u003c\/b\u003e NC Heritage Award winner and author of\u003ci\u003e My Old True Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The clarity of Susi Gott Séguret’s imagery evokes a time I fear we won't see again. She has captured what may be the final moments of an Appalachian lifestyle that is being replaced by the distractions and demands of modernity.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eWilson Roberts,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eAll that Endures\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Serpent and the Hummingbird \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Séguret’s voice is authentic and pure, the redemptive force of her imagination seizes on cowpies and cliffsides, caves and foxes and banjo chords that lift you, for a moment, from the chaos and clutter of our current lives, into a more idyllic place.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eKeith Flynn,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eColony Collapse Disorder\u003c\/i\u003e and editor of The Asheville Poetry Review\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “From these pages emerge the wonder, the joy, the gratitude of living in a sacred place…nothing surpasses the beauty of the world God gave us.” \u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eLocke Harvey,\u003c\/b\u003e mother of four and fellow wanderer\u003cb\u003eSusi Gott Séguret\u003c\/b\u003e hails from the depths of Appalachia in Madison County, North Carolina  and honed her culinary skills in France, where she resided for over 20  years, earning a diploma in Gastronomy and Taste from the Cordon Bleu  and the Université de Reims. As director of the Seasonal School of  Culinary Arts, she is passionate about taste and style, and how they  extend from our palate into our daily lives. Editor of a dozen  cookbooks, and contributor to several compilations, Susi has written  extensively on a variety of culinary ventures for diverse publications.","brand":"Hatherleigh Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305167474917,"sku":"NP9781578267903","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781578267903.jpg?v=1767723641","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/child-of-the-woods-isbn-9781578267903","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}