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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherHabitat Press
ISBN-101739980301
ISBN-139781739980306
eBay Product ID (ePID)11070916399
Product Key Features
Book TitleHabitat Man
Number of Pages362 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRomance / Contemporary, Humorous / General
Publication Year2021
GenreFiction
AuthorD. A. Baden
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight13.8 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"A tale of lust, gardening, love and compost: a hilarious page turner" Dave Goulson, author of 'The Garden Jungle: or Gardening to Save the Planet' and the newly released 'Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse.' "Habitat Man is both great fun (with such an engaging cast of characters) and a delightful reflection on the ways we live - and the ways we die! - at a time when more and more people are grappling with today's environmental challenges." Jonathon Porritt (Forum for the Future) "A charming romp that makes you think! Mid-life crisis meets environmental awareness in this rom-com for the 21st Century." Michael Jecks, author "A natural storyteller" Writing.co.uk Truly lyrical and a joy to read" Mark Laggatt, author "Superbly written romance with a lovely touch of humour" Helen Baggott, author
SynopsisMidlife crisis meets eco fiction in this uplifting romantic comedy. Tim finds new purpose and love when he starts the Green Garden Project, turning gardens into habitats for wildlife., Worms have more purpose than Tim, and a better love life. They break waste down into rich fertile soil; Tim just makes the rich richer. Worms copulate for three hours at a time whereas the closest thing Tim has to love is his lesbian friend Jo. Salvation comes from Jo's flaky niece Charlotte who asks him three profound questions. Inspired, he sheds his old life to become Habitat Man, giving advice on how to turn gardens into habitats for wildlife. His first client is the lovely Lori. Tim is smitten, but first he has to win round Ethan her teenage son. Tim loves his new life until he digs up more than he bargained for, something that threatens to bring out all the skeletons in his cupboard.