Wilderness Book
Wilderness: In Search of Belonging
“Wilderness is a brave and lyrical exploration of land, loss, and identity. Sanjida O’Connell’s search for belonging is intimate and unflinching. A beautiful, necessary book.”
~Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones a.k.a. The Black Farmer
“Moving and beautifully written.”
~Isabella Tree
Growing up as a dual heritage child in rural England, Sanjida O’Connell always felt out of place. Decades later, she uncovers a devastating family secret that shatters her sense of self and belonging. Seeking solace, she embarks on an ambitious project: rewilding a fragment of the Somerset countryside.
As she reconnects with her roots—both familial and natural—Sanjida discovers that nurturing the land also heals her heart. Blending exquisite nature writing with a profound exploration of identity and belonging, Wilderness: In Search of Belonging is an evocative memoir for anyone who has ever longed for a place to call home.
My exciting news is that I’ve finished writing Wilderness And you, dear readers, will be the first to know when it will come out!
In the meantime, here is a sneak peek (you can also listen to me reading the first chapter):
