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Nourishing Recovery – Healing Begins in the Kitchen

Introduction

Recovery isn’t only about rest or medication—it’s about what you feed your body while it rebuilds.

In Nourishing Recovery, we explored the simple truth that food isn’t just fuel—it’s medicine.

And in a world where fast fixes dominate, returning to this idea is an act of wisdom.

The Forgotten Medicine

Modern recovery routines often skip the basics.

You can’t rebuild a house without materials—and your body can’t heal without...

Where Every Dollar Grows

When you buy one of my books, you’re not just getting pages to read or color — you’re planting seeds. Literally.

All net proceeds from my books go toward two real-world projects with a single goal: to feed, educate, and inspire.

The Community Gardens

Across communities, people are struggling to access fresh, healthy food. Our community gardens change that. These gardens are open, educational spaces where families can learn how to grow what they eat — and children see...

Weekends are for slowing down, but they’re also for looking around and remembering what we’re building — not just online, but out in the world.

Every story, every post, every coloring book, and every guide we create has one goal: to rebuild connection — between people, food, nature, and purpose.

The Real Work Behind the Words

When we talk about “Every book plants a seed,” we mean it.

Each sale, each share, and each moment of attention helps fund community gardens and the future Mushroom House —...

Why Learning Needs Fun Breaks

Kids are natural learners — but even the most curious child can get overwhelmed if every lesson feels like a test. That’s why I design my books to break up learning with fun.

A page of facts about the praying mantis might be followed by a coloring page. A safety note about which bugs to handle comes next to a maze or puzzle. This rhythm keeps kids engaged.

Here’s why it works:

• Better Memory: Switching between learning and play helps the brain refresh and store...

When I started the series “Now I Know What a ___ Is!”, a lot of people asked me: “Why bugs?”

The answer is simple: bugs are everywhere kids explore — backyards, parks, sidewalks, even windowsills. They’re the first wild creatures children meet. And most of the time, kids are more curious than cautious.

That’s why my books do three things at once:

• Make insects fun with bold illustrations and coloring pages.
• Teach kids the role each insect plays in nature.
• Show clearly which bugs are safe to...

I’m Donald V. Dunham, though many know me as “the Hermit Author.” My life is simple, grounded, and dedicated to two things: writing books and building gardens. Every book I create doesn’t just put stories or activities in your hands—it directly helps fund real-world projects like community gardens and a future Mushroom House.

My latest project is a children’s book series called “Now I Know What a ___ Is!”. These are not just coloring books. Each one teaches kids about a real insect—what it...