Burn

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Lyrical, moving and never self-pitying . . . a lovely book. Short's story is as much about work as it is escape and landscape; he illuminates the value of doing rather than thinking. Beautifully written, Burn is melancholy and hopeful in equal measure. Like taking a forest ramble in changeable weather, reading it leaves you feeling ruffled but alive An intriguing, touching and beautifully written book, about how it feels to be in a dark place spiritually, to move into the woods but enter an increasingly lighter place, to be practising the ancient skills of coppicing and charcoal burning, to love a dog. In this candid memoir, [Ben] learns the benefits of living simply . . . above all, Ben discovers the joys of risking everything in the search for personal happiness. A most excellent read. Destined to become a classic in its field, much like Walter Rose's memoir, The Village Carpenter An extraordinary and powerful book, full of vitality. Every page celebrates the way traditional skills can shape who we are. Expand reviews