Abstract:
This thesis is a collection of six essays with
interconnecting elements and themes. Two overriding themes
which pervade the collection are the search for spiritual
wholeness and the relationships between humans and their
environments. The essays document my recent explorations of
and experimentations with the "creative nonfiction" genre.
have worked at combining my interests in nature writing and
the personal essay, drawing upon my background in the natural
sciences along with a wealth of life experiences gained over
the past forty-four years. This collection was written with
the intention that it would be revised and expanded upon over
the next year or two, and I plan to incorporate additional
essays into the work, with an eye toward future publication
in book form.
