Description: "This beautifully illustrated memoir tells artist Michelle Ott's true story of falling in love and discovering her place in the universe on a remote research station in Antarctica"-- Provided by publisher.
Review Quotes: "I've been admiring Michelle's drawings for over 20 years. I've had some time to think about her art - why a few lines that seem so offhand, so charming, accrete to a finished product that has such staying power. I believe it's because her eye can only see humanity and truth, even in their most basic manifestations. A dish rack, a star, a two story building - Michelle sees the little miracles inherent in every object in our universe and directs our attention to them in the most economical and loving ways. At heart, she's a haikuist - embracing the constraints of a few lines to express something all-encompassing. Her writing, the sincere expression of it, doesn't get in the way of her images, but supports them, the way the right soil causes a Bonsai tree to flourish over many years."
--James Freeman, Founder, Blue Bottle Coffee
"A generous love-letter to art, science, our planet, the extremities of Antarctica, and to love, this book is a joy that made me fall in love with everything it touches!"
--Beth Pickens, Author of Make Your Art No Matter What
"The intersection of science, art, nature, and love is where magic happens. This book marries them all into a heartwarming journey through the coldest continent!"
--Ariel Waldman, Antarctic explorer + filmmakers
"Imagine if all science textbooks were written as great love stories. I would surely remember more about the natural world. Michelle Ott has done something remarkable, she has melded memory, love, and science to lead as an example by falling deeply madly in love with the awe of nature."
--Carissa Potter