Critical Praise

"The world of the novel is lovingly and beautifully detailed, which makes it completely credible and engaging; the prose is polished and luminous."

——Nance Van Winckel, author of Curtain Creek Farm

"Powerful writing…an ambitious debut."

——Kirkus Reviews

"Poignant, funny, and beautifully written."

——Mark Mathabane, bestselling author of Kaffir Boy

"Wonderful...mesmerizing...a literary page-turner."

——Les Edgerton, author, Monday's Meal

"Nature Lessons is a striking debut. Set against the turbulent backdrop of South Africa, it is both illuminating and absorbing."

——Gail Tsukiyama, author of Dreaming Water

"Lynette Brasfield's Nature Lessons is a joy to read, a compelling story told with an uncompromising eye."

——Bret Lott, author of Jewel