{"product_id":"the-space-between-the-stars-on-love-loss-and-the-magical-power-of-nature-to-heal-9781922616814","title":"The Space Between the Stars: On love, loss and the magical power of nature to heal","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerfully moving and uplifting exploration of the power of nature to heal the deepest hurts by award-winning broadcaster and bestselling author Indira Naidoo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ABIA-shortlisted bestseller by one of Australia's favourite journalists and presenters\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A moving meditation on the solace and healing we find in the natural world.' Holly Ringland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'For as long as I can remember, there has always been just the three of us. Three sisters. Only a year between each. Inseparable. It's been like that for almost 50 years ... Until my youngest sister walked out into her suburban backyard and took her life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs it possible to ever heal a tear in your universe?'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter her younger sister died suddenly, broadcaster Indira Naidoo's world was shattered. Turning to her urban landscape for solace, Indira found herself drawn to a fig tree overlooking Sydney harbour. A connection began to build between the two - one with a fractured heart, the other a centurion offering quiet companionship while asking nothing in return.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Indira grappled with her heartbreak, an unnoticed universe of infinite beauty revealed itself: pale vanilla clouds pirouetting across the sky, resilient weeds pushing through cracks in the footpath, the magical biodiversity of tiny puddles. With the help of a posse of urban guides, she began to explore how nature - whatever bits of nature are within reach - can heal us during life's darker chapters, whether nursing a broken heart or an anxious mind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Space Between the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e is a heart-rending, at times funny, and uplifting tribute to love and our innate need to connect to the natural world, a celebration of the reassuring cycle of renewal that sustains and nourishes us all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'As long as you can see the stars, you can never truly be lost.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781922616814\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 03 Mar 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Murdoch Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: Millers Point, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 19.8(H)x12.8(L)190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 190\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eIndira Naidoo is one of Australia's most popular broadcasters and authors. During her thirty-five year award-winning journalistic career, she has hosted and reported for some of the country's most distinguished news and current affair programs, including the ABC TV's \u003ci\u003e730 Report \u003c\/i\u003eand SBS TV's \u003ci\u003eWorld News\u003c\/i\u003e, and she is currently a presenter on \u003ci\u003eCompass\u003c\/i\u003e. A passionate advocate for environmental and food sustainability issues, she is author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Edible Balcony \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Edible City\u003c\/i\u003e, and helped establish the award-winning roof-top garden of Sydney's homeless crisis centre the Wayside Chapel, where she is also an ambassador.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e'A tender, touching and at times bloody funny meditation on life. And death. And how to live. \u003ci\u003eThe Space Between the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e is a little treasure. I am richer for having read this book.' David Wenham\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Indira Naidoo's writing beats with the strength and power of love and hope, and is a moving meditation on the solace and healing we find in the natural world.' Holly Ringland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The world is crying out for more intimate and granular paths through the landscape of grief right now. Thank you dear Indira for taking our hand and bravely showing us how being in nature can provide our way.' Sarah Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book is life-changing - from deep loss and despair there is also light. Put your face towards it. It may be the only thing that feels real at this time. Let nature do its job and fix what has been broken in all of us.' Kate Ceberano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A powerfully moving and insightful journey. Careful attention is a form of love, and Indira Naidoo's vivid writing shows us how such love can lift and expand our minds and spirits, drawing us into the wonders of the universe.' David George Haskell, author of Pulitzer finalist \u003ci\u003eThe Forest Unseen\u003c\/i\u003e and Burroughs medallist \u003ci\u003eThe Songs of the Trees.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Part memoir, part requiem, part journalistic meditation on the natural world ... Naidoo has penned a beautiful reflection on grief, and the unexpected pathway she took to overcome it.' Chris Taylor","brand":"Indira Naidoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291601907929,"sku":"9781922616814","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781922616814.jpg?v=1773495015","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/the-space-between-the-stars-on-love-loss-and-the-magical-power-of-nature-to-heal-9781922616814","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}