The renovation of a country house, bought by the author for a family vacation in nature, becomes the plot outline for a beautifully written essay about nature and our relationship with it. In the adjacent area, as well as in the walls, floor and ceiling of the old cottage, the narrator meets many animals: bees, ants, foxes, squirrels, blackbirds, badgers and many others - all those for whom this place is home. These encounters force the author to think about the role of animals in our world. Nina Burton, a poet and writer, winner of the 2016 August Prize for Best Non-Fiction, weaves scientific facts and personal observations into a single narrative to challenge readers to see life in its many ways. manifestations. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.