Epiphanies come to us in many ways, and this book is full of them. Each one intimately shared with the reader by a scientist who loves nature and the experience of life itself. It’s a fun, intimate ride, full of observations, introspection, and unexpected revelation. A great read for anyone who loves nature, science, and the human experience.
— Alan Scott, Chief of Natural Resource Education and Interpretation, Everglades National Park, Co-founder of the AIRIE program (Ret.)
Robert Doren shares his practice of finding peace by blending compelling self-awareness with parallels of ecosystem science. His candid reflection, open heart, and ability to notice small things—in nature and in people—is a lesson that illuminates moments of joy and hope.
— Susan Markley, Ph.D., Ecologist
Through The Ecology of Awareness, Robert F. Doren does for each reader what extraordinary teachers do. They illuminate us slowly, patiently, and lovingly, wrapping nuggets of wisdom in intimate and unforgettable memories.
An ecologist by training, Doren focuses his keen powers of observation beyond ecosystems, daring to look closely at his own development, while poetically discovering his relationship with, and place in, the world. By doing so, he holds open a doorway for us to achieve Awareness through life-affirming discoveries of our own.
— Stuart K. Robinson, CEO BBR Talent Agency, President of the Association of Talent Agents, and Author It All Begins With “I”