{"product_id":"swimming-with-turtles-susan-baur-9781625349545","title":"Swimming with Turtles: How Wonder Reconnects Us to the Natural World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA memoir of discovery, loss, and wonder that shows us how to slow down \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen psychologist and author Susan Baur first slipped into a Cape Cod pond with a snorkel, she wasn't looking for transformation, just a swim. But beneath the surface, she discovered something extraordinary: minnows hiding among water lilies; fresh-water jellies like jewels and--most striking of all--painted, musk, and snapping turtles. Whether the turtles were buried in mud, teetering on a submerged branch, or drifting like ancient astronauts, they pulled her into a mysterious happiness she could not explain. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearning to move slowly enough to see them became both her new discipline and her greatest joy. Each dive required patience, curiosity, and humility, and she learned to read the water, follow a subtle shadow, and anticipate the turtles' rhythms without disturbing their world. As she mastered the art of swimming with turtles, Baur also fell in love with an older man whose companionship deepened her connection to the natural world. When he passed away, grief drove her deeper into the water. There, among the turtles, she found solace and purpose: a reason to keep diving, looking, and learning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver nearly two decades, Baur became a self-taught naturalist, children's author (of The Turtle Sisters series), and unlikely environmental advocate, founding Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage to protect the ponds she had grown to love. With humor, heart, and vivid observation, Baur shows that wonder isn't reserved for the young or the lucky--it waits beneath the surface for anyone willing to slow down, look closely, and stay a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Susan Baur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1625349548\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781625349545\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright Leaf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Susan Baur","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659718963455,"sku":"9781625349545","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/swimming-with-turtles-susan-baur-9781625349545","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}