The Eastern Washington Scablands. The Way, I Saw Them Through My Rite of Return.

By Dr. Gabriella Kőrösi

By Rick Allen  

Dr. Gabriella Kőrösi's book opens with a promise of an engaging journey that blends adventure, personal transformation, and ecological philosophy. She takes us through her transformative experience in the Eastern Washington Scablands with Veteran Rites, a nonprofit aimed at helping veterans through community engagement and connection with nature. This journey is a narrative of adventure, a profound exploration of healing, growth, and the deep ties between humans and the natural world. 

Through vivid storytelling and her photos of the land, Dr. Kőrösi shares her personal challenges and the healing power of nature, offering readers a glimpse into the beauty and therapeutic benefits of the Earth. Her account goes beyond mere observation, inviting us to consider our symbiotic relationship with nature, highlighting our duty to nurture the Earth as it nurtures us. This perspective serves as a poignant reminder of our role as stewards of the environment. 

The core of Dr. Kőrösi's narrative is her profoundly personal ordeal, marked by physical and emotional trials, including illness and dehydration, which she frames as a dramatic arc of survival and enlightenment. These experiences underscore the themes of interdependence with nature and the importance of community support. Dr. Kőrösi emphasizes the significance of connection, trust, and the ability to let go, offering philosophical and almost spiritual insights into living in the moment without expectations. 

Dr. Kőrösi's insights and the profound peace she finds in her journey offer valuable lessons on facing and embracing our vulnerabilities, making her book a compelling read for veterans, those who have faced their vulnerabilities, and anyone interested in the healing possibilities of nature and community. 

My greatest takeaway was seeing how much Dr. Kőrösi was touched by her experiences. She was deeply moved and we could watch her transformation. Her strong storytelling and photos allow the reader to share her experiences and a touch of her transformation. 

The photographic sequence of the sunrise is just breathtaking. I didn't know that could be done in a printed book! She did it, though. 

Dr. Kőrösi continues with the sky sequence and her poem describing her experience. 

The sky calls.   

The pattern emerges from within.   

I am at peace with the worlds above.   

Dr. Kőrösi shared those sacred moments when she traveled to the in-between.  Have you ever been? 

The sage and the rock formations are breathtaking. The rock formations look more like constructions rather than individual rocks. What forces could have formed those significant constructions? Intermingle that experience with wonder and the irresistible scent of wild sage. It speaks to the heart as well as the mind. 

The rolling hills provide a timeless presence of eternity. The photographs build that presence and the connection with the Earth. The photos of the land expose emotions of unity and continuity. One can feel the ever-changing permanence of the land in all its forms. The author intersperses some very emotional poetry with her touching photos. The reader can sit by the river and hear the ripples and the Earth's music. They can smell the Earth and the water—the beautiful desert flowers in bloom. 

The photos are alive, and the thoughts form a union with the images. Paging through the book is a transformative visual adventure. The reader can experience the journey through her text and photos. 

Dr. Kőrösi's bio is impressive in its variety and scope. Her catalog shows her genuine love for life. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dancing Elephants Press
• Release date: Mar 22, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224789290

Book preview

The Eastern Washington Scablands.

The Way, I Saw Them Through My Rite of Return.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND WORDS

by Dr. Gabriella Kőrösi

Plant Identification

by Sierra Sampson

Reviews

By Gary Friedman

Thanks for sharing your work with me. I really love the words and the poetry; clearly, you had something close to a spiritual experience with this place. And I think it's great that you want to share that feeling with your readers. And These photos document the landscape nicely, they are images that have meaning for you.

By DR Rawson

I am honored that you’ve asked for my review. It’s clear that you are truly one with nature. The images and words are those of someone for whom the earth and its treasures have special meaning. I could feel your sense of wonderment and fulfillment as you commune with the beautiful landscape. This reference book will grace the table of anyone trying to understand and appreciate nature.

By Dr. Debbee Aquila L.

Wow, I loved the sunsets and words.... I enjoyed the smell of the sage.

By Annelise Lords

Feasting on The Eastern Washington Scablands—The Way, I Saw Them Through Rite of Return Quest by Dr. Gabriella Korosi. Earth is heaven and the only place that can support human life. It’s a bbbeeeaaauuutttiiifffuuulll place. Sadly, most humans are too busy to notice. Also, looking around us, each human sees something different. Some see hope and happiness in the bushes. Others see it in trash and garbage.

What do you see when you look around you?

I love the idea and message this photo book is sharing, because how many of us view our earth and environment speaks from our hearts and tells how we see and understand life. I see life and hope growing out of rocks in plants as I walk. If they can survive, so can I.

I see balance in the weather and how the earth feeds us. Looking at these images, I see strength, hope, love in the beautiful plants that stand alone, while sharing hope and beauty in their environment. Life is everywhere. Even in cloud formation, because they change and move encouraging us, that change is necessary for us to be productive. I see a sunrise for hope and a sunset of promises to be back for a better tomorrow. Earth shares so much love and