Summary:
The book is a memoir that recounts the author's observations and reflections on life while bedridden with a chronic illness, through the intimate lens of her relationship with a wild snail that lives by her bedside. It explores themes of nature, the meaning of existence, and the resilience of life, all inspired by the tiny creature's habits and survival.
Key points:
1. Nature's Healing Power: The author, ill and bedridden, finds comfort and companionship in a wild snail living on her nightstand, emphasizing nature's therapeutic power.
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