Bethany Handley My Body is a Meadow

The metal and rubber of a wheelchair can become just as much a part of your body as skin and bone, says Bethany Handley, who invites us to rethink how we live among nature and each other. Today almost a quarter of people in the UK are disabled, while public rights of way are blocked in 32,000 places across England and Wales. Her book explores the lessons nature can teach us about inclusion and interdependence, unearthing parallels between land ownership and private healthcare, loss of biodiversity and social marginalisation, and urging us to work together to keep nature accessible for all.