The memoir presents a series of vignettes reflecting Lawrence Millman's deep connection with nature, inspired by Thoreau. Millman reveals his struggles to fit into societal expectations and his preference for outdoor adventures over conventional activities. Through his experiences, he explores themes of individuality, the beauty of the natural world, and the joy found in unconventional companionship with mushrooms, insects, and earthworms, echoing Thoreau's own philosophies.
Lawrence Millman Book order (chronological)
This author explores the wild and remote corners of the world, from the Arctic landscape to distant islands. His writing delves into the depths of human nature, often tackling themes of religion and identity while examining how technology is reshaping our society. With a unique blend of adventure and profound reflection, he offers insights into our future that are as unsettling as they are thought-provoking.





Fungipedia - Die erstaunliche Welt der Pilze. Die erstaunliche Welt der Pilze
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
In "Fungipedia" erforscht Mykologe Lawrence Millman die faszinierende Welt der Pilze in über 180 Kurztexten. Er behandelt Themen von der Verwandtschaft zu Menschen bis hin zu Pilzen, die Insekten züchten. Mit charmanten Illustrationen von Amy Jean Porter wird das Buch zu einer unterhaltsamen Enzyklopädie für Pilzliebhaber und -spezialisten.
Fungipedia : a brief compendium of mushroom lore
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
An illustrated mini-encyclopedia of fungal lore, from John Cage and Terrence McKenna to mushroom sex and fairy rings. With more than 180 entries, this collection will transport both general readers and specialists into the remarkable universe of fungi.
Auf den Spuren der Wikinger
- 280 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Auf den Spuren der Wikinger - Zu den letzten Paradiesen der Erde - bk1457; Goldmann Verlag; Lawrence Millman; pocket_book; 1995
Saga-Land
- 292 pages
- 11 hours of reading