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Erin Sharkey, editor of the anthology "A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to Stars" (Milkweed), and Michael Kleber-Diggs, author of the poetry collection "Worldly Things" (Milkweed) are the hosts for this podcast about Black nature writing. Into a Darker Wilderness is, as much as anything, a home for people who love nature and books and conversations about both. Because abundant time in nature is foundational to human flourishing, we host writers & thinkers who engage deeply with the natural world and, through their efforts and ideas, help others do that too.

During this COVID-19 pandemic, people find themselves off course of their intended goals. This book shows how they can get back on track to obtain the success they initially set for their lives and by simply focusing on their goals to make their mark. This book is different because it takes military land navigation principles and shows each person how to shoot an azimuth, back azimuth, intersection, and re-section to get them back on track.

Evelyn Ashmoor grew up in a house ruled by scripture and silence. Her mother preached salvation through suffering. Her father turned a blind eye. And Evelyn was told—again and again—that something inside her was broken.