Dr. Dianna Emory Launches "Bonding with Nature"

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Join Dr. Dianna Emory for the launch of her book “Bonding with Nature: Responding to Life’s Challenges and the Aging Process” on Saturday, May 19 at 3 p.m. at the Jesup Memorial Library. “Bonding with Nature” shows readers how maintain the critical connection to the natural world throughout life?even when life challenges, medical issues, trauma, or normal aging interfere. The book draws upon Dr. Emory’s professional experience in the mental health and medical arenas; her deep familial and personal cancer history; her passion for and volunteerism on behalf of national parks and conserved places; and her love of flora and fauna.  
 
Dr. Emory describes, and supports through research, how creative approaches to interacting with nature at home and in local lands, state and national parks, and other green spaces can carry people through challenges, especially when combined with meaningful relationships, volunteer activities, relaxation techniques, visualization, exercise, and healthy food. She addresses these wellness components and creates a template for use in any environment, using two national parks and related color photographs as models.
 
“Dianna shares a powerful and timely message through ‘Bonding with Nature’ that our connections with the land and the sea, and with wildlife and beauty, can change our lives—and even change the world,” says David MacDonald, president of Friends of Acadia, where she chaired the Board of Directors for many years. “Her themes are universal and could not come at a more important time.”
 
Tim Glidden, President of Maine Coast Heritage Trust, adds, “This is an important book for those in an imperiled world.  Dr. Emory’s message guides us to nature’s timeless reservoirs of rejuvenation, solace and strength…She combines inspiring vision with practical advice, all grounded in the deep experience of a life well-lived in her service of nature and humanity.” 
 
This talk is part of Age By Design and is co-sponsored by YWCA Mount Desert Island, Mount Desert Island YMCA and Island Connections. Books will be on sale that day courtesy of Sherman’s Books. All author royalties from retail sales of “Bonding with Nature” are directed to medical institutions and organizations working on behalf of the natural world and her creatures. For more information on Age By Design programs contact the Jesup at 207-288-4245 or athomas@jesuplibrary.org.