"Wisconsin's wild areas become the world in extraordinary debut. Amy Lou Jenkins' Every Natural Fact is nothing less than sensational." By Pamela Miller, Minneapolis Star Tribune "Every generation has needed an Aldo Leopold or Thoreau to waken us from the weariness of the day-by-day. Amy Lou Jenkins is our John Muir and we never needed what she does more" John Lehman,
Patricia Ellis Herr, author of : "Jenkins writes beautifully and brilliantly. As a resident of mountainous New Hampshire, I never thought I'd be interested in the lands of Wisconsin, but Jenkins's lush descriptions of her state's natural habitats instill a deep appreciation for those beloved meadows, marshes and woodlands. She is a gifted writer; her narrative is rich and detailed."
Mary Ann Grossmann of the The Twin cities Pioneer Press offers praise and agreement for Jenkins' prose offering these words at the close of her review:of Every Natural Fact: "Amen, sister. Amen."
"Jenkins cites her Grandpa Ed as the font of her vast knowledge of Wisconsin flora and fauna, but it is her turn of phrase that makes this knowledge captivating to both D.J. and the reader" Wisconsin People and Ideas
"Ratings that go above and beyond the standard five stars should be made specially available for books like this. Magnificent. Beautiful. Intelligent. Thoughtful." 5 Minutes for Books
"This is a rich book, reflective of an active and thoughtful intellect." Susan Schoch, Story Circle Book Reviews reviewing books by, for, and about women
"With a nod to the powerful spiritual roots that we all share, Every Natural Fact is a poignant reminder that we best enhance our own individual growth and development by maintaining a healthy deference to the inherent wisdom that lies within us all. An enlightening, spiritually fulfilling read." Read the full Apex review and press release
"The history, the stories, her love of nature and her family come through in these wonderful essays." Read the full review at Fran Lewis'
"I am happy to say that Every Natural Fact now has a home next to A Sand County Almanac on my bookshelf!" Read the full review at TC
"I think every parent should read Every Natural Fact. In this world of “go, go, go” we need to be reminded to pause, reflect, and soak in the important moments with our family." Marissa Libbit for Reader Views
"I think that's what I like about Jenkins' book the most - the fact that she weaves her son's nature lessons into their Wisconsin nature walks as easilty as she might slip a sandwich into his lunch. But don't be led astray by the ease and grace with which she writes about these five seasons with her son. Each walk into the woods may be a teaching moment, but each is also a time of asking profound questions." Read full feature by Page Lambert
"Each chapter involves a particular topic or excursion, and each chapter is peppered with flashbacks and insights into Jenkins' own childhood or not-too-distant past. Jenkins weaves philosophy, history, local folklore, and religion throughout her narrative; the mix works, it contributes to the text's intimacy and deepens the overall scope. In addition, her sentences are just plain beautiful." Trish, Alex, and Sage
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