I read this book while backpacking deep in the belly of a Southern Utah canyon, and I could not have read it in a better place.

Williams, in her typical evocative and sensuous prose, waxes poetic, and at times political, about the Utah deserts and canyons that are her home.

This desert landscape, with its red sandstone cliffs, towering canyon walls, endless mazes of dry washes, and highly adapted plant and animal life, is beyond unique. It's the only place of its kind in the world. Williams knows this and treats the subject and the reader to the importance of this fact.

Rather than reading like a biological study or some political treatise, this book reads with the passion and intimacy Williams has with this region.

I don't often read a book and feel the sensuous power of the words course through my veins, but I did with this one. The descriptions of the landscapes are so vivid that they seem to leap off the page, painting a picture in my mind that I will never forget. The way Williams writes about the plants and animals makes me feel as if I am right there with them, experiencing their lives and struggles.

This book is not just a love letter to the Utah deserts and canyons; it is also a call to action. Williams makes it clear that these unique landscapes are under threat from development, climate change, and other factors. She urges us to do what we can to protect them for future generations.

Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves nature, writing, or both. It is a beautiful and powerful work that will stay with you long after you have finished reading it.

This is truly one of the most tragic cases of a prematurely abandoned book.

The parts that consist of lucid vignettes and essays are of utmost importance and are absolutely perfect. They even surpass those of Edward Abbey. It is evident and special that the author shares the same profound feelings about the desert as I do. What makes it even more unique is that the author is actually from Utah, unlike everyone else who writes books about the Southwest and hails from New York.

However, then the book takes a strange turn. It veers into the realm of the bizarre, perhaps Wicca or something similar, with inaccessible poetry, overly impressionistic short stories, experimentation with format and tense, all interspersed among the lucid, normal-book parts.

Eventually, I had to come to the conclusion that one really cannot mix such disparate elements in a single book. A reader who enjoys lucid vignettes and essays will be constantly interrupted by the weird Wicca poetry interludes with artsy line breaks all over the page. On the other hand, a reader who enjoys the weird Wicca poetry interludes with artsy line breaks will be interrupted and distracted by the lucid vignettes and essays, as well as the texts of speeches made to Congress.

It seems that this book, unfortunately, fails to find a harmonious balance between its different components, resulting in a disjointed and ultimately unsatisfactory reading experience.

Book 44 of 2018: Red by Terry Tempest Williams.

This book remains highly relevant in the face of ongoing attacks on Utah's public lands. Her testimony before Congress regarding the Utah Public Lands Management Act of 1995 could almost be directly applied to the Emery County lands bill presented by Utah's delegation.

It consists of a series of essays that not only detail personal experiences in the red rock canyon country of Utah but also provide a summary of America's Redrock Wilderness Act.

Several years ago, I attempted to read this book but struggled to engage with it. However, after spending more time having my soul dyed red by the silt and sand of the Colorado Plateau through徒步and rafting adventures in the canyons of southern Utah and northern Arizona, and exploring large portions of the Colorado and Green Rivers, my perspective changed. Due to my own close encounters with the red rock desert, the essays now truly resonate with me.

The vivid descriptions and profound insights in the book have made me appreciate the beauty and significance of these lands on a deeper level.

This was my very first introduction to Terry. I was sitting in a hot springs in Northern Idaho, reading this wonderful book.

It has been such a remarkable experience that I have given this book away to countless people. Sometimes, it's simply because it is exactly what the moment demands. When a friend or even a stranger needs it far more than I do, I don't hesitate to share it with them.

If you are seeking a collection of stories that can transport you both in heart and spirit, then these stories from the desert are sure to take you there. They have a unique charm and power that can touch your soul and make you forget about the troubles of the outside world.

You will be immersed in a world of vivid imagery and captivating characters, and you will come away from the book with a new perspective on life and a deeper appreciation for the beauty and mystery of the desert.

These wildlands are truly alive.

When one of us remarks, “Look, there’s nothing out there,” what we truly mean is, “I cannot see.”

Terry Tempest Williams, the author of Refuge (yet another remarkable book), is among those who have the gift of seeing. When she gazes upon the desert, she discerns life and change where others perceive nothing. I share similar feelings about the place where I was raised, the grasslands of Colorado, and thus this quote deeply resonated with me.

For Williams, Red is a love letter to her place in the world. She poetically describes the earth, the searing heat, the gusting wind, and the precious water of the Southwestern United States. She also addresses the fragmentation and drilling operations that pose a threat to the abundant yet fragile ecosystems in the desert. She implores her audience to listen and observe.

Desert people intrigue me because of their remarkable ability to see. I have found myself on occasion stating, “Oh, I could never live in such an inhospitable place.” The desert represents a way of life to which I am not accustomed, but which others are eminently suited. I can only offer my respect and admiration for that.

I love my girl TTW <3. She is the most amazing person in my life.

TTW has a kind heart and a beautiful soul. Her smile can light up a room and make my day.

We have so many wonderful memories together. We have gone on adventures, laughed until our stomachs hurt, and supported each other through thick and thin.

I feel so lucky to have her in my life. She is my best friend, my confidant, and the love of my life.

I will always cherish our relationship and do everything in my power to make her happy. I love you, TTW <3.

My good friend sent this to me a long, long time ago.

She was living in Zion at that time, and this thing really spoke to her soul.

I gave it a try once, and then I started it again recently.

However, I just can't seem to get into it.

I truly feel that I really WANT to like it.

I like the very IDEA of it.

But for some unknown reason, it just doesn't have that appeal for me.

I didn't manage to finish the whole thing.

Maybe everything comes together beautifully at the end.

But I think I'm done with trying it for now.

I guess it's just not meant to be for me at this moment.

Even though I had high hopes and wanted to have a great experience with it, it just didn't work out that way.

Oh well, such is life.

Maybe in the future, I'll look at it again and have a different perspective.

But for now, I'm moving on.

We read this powerful book in my reading group.

It was truly an eye-opening experience. Sadly, I got distracted somehow and could not remember the author's name. Even though the subject matter has had a profound impact on me in the years since I read it. Williams' name never came back to me until recently. It came up in, of all places, a memorial service for my cousin.

Suddenly, I had the link back to RED. I am determined to finish it at some point.

I am a devout believer in the importance of leaving places untouched, uncompromised, and unadulterated in any way by human beings. The importance of wilderness for its own sake is what she writes about with passion and insistence.

In this world where we impose ourselves on everything, with a human-based rational for doing so, no matter what the consequences, I whole-heartedly agree with her. We must stay away and leave the wilderness alone. No people, no roads, no recreation, no development of any kind.

We MUST stop imposing our will on the planet. Otherwise, nothing will survive. The beauty and integrity of nature should be preserved for future generations. We have a responsibility to protect the environment and respect the natural world.

Haunting, beautiful, and maddening - these words perfectly describe the land that nourishes us. The land is a source of life, providing us with food, water, and shelter. It is a place of great beauty, with its rolling hills, vast plains, and majestic mountains. However, it is also a place that is constantly under threat. Pollution, deforestation, and climate change are all taking their toll on the land, and if we do not take action to protect it, we will lose this precious resource forever.

We must all do our part to protect the land. This means reducing our consumption of natural resources, recycling and reusing materials, and supporting sustainable development. It also means raising awareness about the importance of the land and encouraging others to take action. By working together, we can ensure that the land that nourishes us remains healthy and beautiful for generations to come.

A Generic, Vague Title for Some Generic, Vague Descriptions. A Waste of Time.

This article seems to be nothing more than a collection of general and imprecise statements. The title itself gives no indication of what the content will actually be about. It's as if the author didn't put much thought into either the title or the descriptions.

Reading through it, one gets the sense that it's just a random assortment of words thrown together. There is no clear theme or purpose. It fails to engage the reader or provide any useful information.

In conclusion, this article is a waste of time. It doesn't offer anything of value and could easily be skipped without any loss. One can only hope that future articles will be more thoughtfully written and have a clear focus.

This book was my introduction to Terry Tempest Williams in 2006.

From the moment I started reading, I was an immediate fan.

The way she weaves words together is truly magical.

Lots of time spent in the desert during my early 20s also made this book even more meaningful to me.

The vastness and beauty of the desert landscape that she describes so vividly in her writing resonate deeply within me.

Williams is a beautiful writer, capable of capturing the essence of nature and the human spirit with such grace and precision.

Her words have the power to transport the reader to another world, a world filled with wonder and inspiration.

Since reading this book, I have gone on to explore more of her works and each one has been a delight.

I highly recommend Terry Tempest Williams to anyone who loves nature, literature, or both.

Her writing is a gift that will stay with you long after you have turned the last page.

I had expected to have a greater enjoyment from this than I actually did.

Even though I concur with her position regarding the wilderness and have visited most of the locations she mentions, I found myself unable to be captivated by this work.

There are indeed some essays that I believe are truly well-executed, such as "Scattered Potsherds" and "Chewing Up A Fragile Land". However, a significant portion of it is difficult to relate to.

In my opinion, whenever she attempts to create a more "artistic" piece, it ultimately turns out to be overly obscure and dull.

Perhaps if she had presented her ideas in a more straightforward and engaging manner, I would have been more invested in her work.

As it stands, while there are some亮点, overall, it failed to leave a lasting impression on me.