{"product_id":"lucy-jones-3-books-collection-set-losing-eden-matrescence-nature-seed-non-fiction-paperback","title":"Lucy Jones 3 Books Collection Set - Losing Eden, Matrescence \u0026 The Nature Seed - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLosing Eden\u003cbr\u003eMatrescence\u003cbr\u003eThe Nature Seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin (Allen Lane), Profile Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLucy Jones's 3 Books Collection Set brings together three works of narrative non-fiction that explore the deep, often overlooked bond between people and the natural world. Losing Eden investigates how our drift from wild spaces affects mental health, Matrescence examines the profound biological and psychological shift of becoming a mother, and The Nature Seed offers practical ways for families to build a daily relationship with nature. Written with journalistic rigor and a warm, accessible voice, this paperback trio suits readers curious about science, wellbeing, parenthood, and the outdoors, making it a thoughtful gift for any nature-minded reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcross these three paperbacks, Lucy Jones builds a layered picture of how humans and the living world are entangled, moving from ecological loss to personal transformation to everyday practice. Losing Eden opens the collection by tracing the scientific case for why contact with wild spaces matters to mental and physical wellbeing, drawing on neuroscience, immunology, and psychology to show how disconnection from nature can heighten stress and diminish resilience. The book was longlisted for the Wainwright Prize and named a book of the year by both the Times and the Telegraph. Matrescence turns inward, using evolutionary biology, neuroscience, psychoanalysis, and existential therapy to map the seismic shift of becoming a mother, a work that was longlisted for the inaugural Women's Prize for Nonfiction. It gives language to an experience often left undiscussed, validating the physical and emotional upheaval that accompanies new motherhood. The Nature Seed closes the set on a practical note, co-written to help parents and caregivers weave nature into ordinary family life through simple activities, seasonal ideas, and outdoor games designed to spark curiosity in children. Together, the three titles move fluidly between rigorous research and lived experience, offering readers both the evidence for why nature matters and concrete ways to act on it. Whether read individually or as a set, these books reward readers looking for non-fiction that is intellectually serious yet emotionally resonant, appealing to parents, environmentalists, and anyone rethinking their relationship with the outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree acclaimed non-fiction titles from journalist and author Lucy Jones in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends rigorous scientific research with warm, personal storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers nature connection, motherhood, and practical family activities in one collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLosing Eden was longlisted for the Wainwright Prize; Matrescence was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Nonfiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for new parents, nature lovers, and eco-conscious readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for book clubs, holiday gifting, or building a well-rounded non-fiction shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLosing Eden — Lucy Jones examines the scientific evidence that our psychological wellbeing depends on contact with the natural world.\u003cbr\u003eMatrescence — Jones draws on neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and psychoanalysis to explore the profound identity shift of becoming a mother.\u003cbr\u003eThe Nature Seed — This practical, co-written guide helps families build simple, everyday habits that connect children to nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLucy Jones is a British writer and journalist based in Hampshire, England, whose work on science, nature, and culture has appeared in The Sunday Times, The Guardian, the New Statesman, and BBC Earth. She previously worked at NME and the Daily Telegraph. Her debut, Foxes Unearthed, won the Society of Authors' Roger Deakin Award. She is also the author of Losing Eden and Matrescence, and co-author of The Nature Seed. Jones is known for blending rigorous scientific research with intimate, personal storytelling, and her books have earned longlistings for both the Wainwright Prize and the Women's Prize for Nonfiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection pairs scientific insight with genuine warmth, making it a meaningful gift for new parents, nature lovers, or anyone craving a deeper connection to the outdoors. Perfect for a thoughtful birthday gift, baby shower, or holiday season pick, these three paperbacks offer both evidence and encouragement for living a wilder, more grounded life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucy Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56935478296950,"sku":"MAN-VRT-U2517-9789124349172","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/lucy-jones-3-books-collection-set-non-fiction-paperback.jpg?v=1786040805","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/lucy-jones-3-books-collection-set-losing-eden-matrescence-nature-seed-non-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}