Infinite Paradise by Dianne Ebertt Beeaff

TITLE INFORMATION

Infinite Paradise

Dianne Ebertt Beeaff

She Writes Press, 312 pages

9781647429324, 7.22.25

Overall Rating = 3.83

Storyline & Concept = 3

Writing & Delivery = 3.5

Editorial = 5

Infinite Paradise is a year-long journey spent on sixteen acres of land blessed with a diverse selection of flora and fauna. Accompanied by photographs, poetry, and quotes, the author breaks her narrative down by season, months, and days. The history and origins of the months in relation to the Roman, Gregorian, and Julian calendars are explained, along with the month’s corresponding flowers, gemstones, and special days, such as Easter, Earth Day, and Halloween.

Two things struck me about this novel. It was extremely well researched, giving detailed information about the various trees, plants, and nature’s creatures, including animals, rodents, insects, and snakes. She offered facts about phenomena such as the different moons, meteor showers, and the northern lights. It seemed little was left out. The other striking characteristic of the book was the author’s lyrical style of writing. Despite the informative nature of much of the narrative, she delivered almost poetic descriptions of her cherished home and heartwarming memories of her childhood spent on the land. If the author’s purpose was to make the reader appreciate the wonder and spirituality of nature, she succeeded. Whether it’s a fleeting moment with a deer or the sight of a peaceful blanket of snow at dawn, each day is infused with reverence and awe. By spotlighting the small miracles of nature, she offers a call to attention: to notice, protect, and cherish.

Sublime Line: “Infinite Paradise is a love letter to nature and a reminder of the solace it offers in a chaotic world.”

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