Elizabeth Tova Bailey's award-winning essay, "The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating," became the basis for a lovely memoir by the same title.
It tells the story of Bailey's battle with a dibilitating illness and her relationships with the most unlikely of characters -- a small woodland snail.
Confined to her bed, she is visited one day by a friend who brings her a gift of a potted plant. The next morning, Bailey notices that a small hole has been eating out of the envelope on her bedside table, and she discovers that her potted plant is home to a snail.
She finds that she and her visiting gastropod have much in common: both are confined to their homes, both move slowly, but accomplish much. They share a journey of resilience and survival.
I have two free copies of this little book to give away, and I will make a random choice from among those posting here. Don't forget to include your email address so I can contact you if you win. I promise not to share it.