Holdfast: At Home in the Natural World

Kathleen Dean Moore explores deep emotional connections to family and place through a blend of essayistic insight, naturalist observation, and philosophical reasoning. Her quest for the metaphorical "holdfast," akin to the structures that anchor seaweed to rocks, reflects her desire to understand the enduring bonds that withstand life's challenges. This thoughtful examination reveals the significance of these ties, emphasizing the importance of what we cherish most in our lives.