Hope Grows in the Quiet Corners of the Woods
Step into the stillness of a northern Michigan forest. Hear the whisper of wind through the pines, the hush of a deer at dawn, the soft splash of trout in a stream. In this beautifully illustrated collection of nature parables, naturalist and artist Harold E. Kohn invites you into a world where the natural and the spiritual intertwine—and where healing and hope take root.
A pastor, poet, and counselor, Kohn drew inspiration from the woods, water, wildlife, and seasons around him. His thoughtful observations and heartfelt reflections connect the quiet rhythms of nature—its animals, plants, weather, and transformations—with the inner seasons of our human experience.
This timeless collection, updated and revised for today’s reader, will help you:
Be encouraged, uplifted, and grounded by nature’s enduring lessonsReconnect with your sense of purpose and directionFind strength to face anxiety, stress, and uncertaintyReceive quiet comfort in times of grief, loss, and hardship
Each story is paired with Harold’s original artwork, blending insight and illustration in a way that enriches reflection and makes this a meaningful gift for nature lovers or anyone in need of a gentle word of hope.
More of Harold E. Kohn’s works are waiting to be discovered.
Visit hiddenbrook.press to explore the full collection.
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Comforting, Inspirational Nature Parables Based on Observations of Birds, Deer, Fish, Flowers, Weather, Ecosystems, and More
Illustrations for Every Chapter
Inspirational Comfort
Gentle Wisdom
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ASIN : B0FN3WSPSN
Publisher : Independently published
Publication date : August 20, 2025
Language : English
Print length : 171 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8280997035
Item Weight : 9.9 ounces
Dimensions : 5.74 x 0.58 x 8.74 inches
Part of series : Nature Parables That Nurture the Soul (Outdoor Devotional Object Lessons)
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treelover495 –
Great for Reading in the Woods
Such beautiful illustrations and devotions. My mother got this for me as a birthday gift and it makes me want to order the others in the series ❤️
Sherri R. Myers –
Nature Lovers will love this book!!
Comfort from Creation: Nature Parables that Nurture the Soul by Harold E. Kohn is a delightful novel that has been independently republished by Hidden Brook Press. Mr. Kohn was a pastor, counselor, illustrator, and poet and lived in the Charlevoix, Michigan area on forty acres he called Hidden Brook. He often walked and sat in the woods listening to nature talk to him, and this book is his reflections on those times.I have truly enjoyed reading Mr. Kohn’s observations and lessons that nature shared with him during his visits to the woods and fields and waters of Hidden Brook. The illustrations included on Comfort from Creation’s pages were drawn by Mr. Kohn also, and add to the depth of the words on the pages.As a nature lover myself who has spent many hours walking and observing God’s creatures in His creation, this book has truly touched my heart and refreshed my soul. Often when life gets heavy and hard, I too find myself heading to the woods at my home seeking inspiration and comfort from God’s creatures. I have often gone with a sense of hopelessness or sadness, only to realize upon returning home that my soul has once again been refreshed and renewed by the sights and sounds I found there. No matter the season or the weather, healing and hope can be found among the leaves talking with the help of the breeze blowing through its foliage, or the gentle whisper of a babbling brook, or the snort of the deer welcoming you to its home. From the chipmunks and squirrels to the fish to the wild turkeys just living life as God ordained for them, it’s impossible to return home with depressing thoughts or the worries of the world weighing you down.Mr. Harold Kohn definitely was a soul brother to me, and I have so very much enjoying reading his words in Comfort from Creation and will treasure this book the rest of my life, and will read it often. The short chapters/stories can be read in any order at any time. THis book would make a wonderful Christmas or birthday gift for the nature lovers you are seeking a treasure for, or anyone in your life in need of a gentle reminder that nature is truly the best healer of life’s hurts.
Daryl Delabbio –
A Gem!
I was fortunate to have received a copy of COMFORT FROM CREATION by Harold E. Kohn and this little book is filled with wisdom. I admit I am not much of an outdoorsman, but the way Kohn ties in our wondrous world and its nature to spiritual truths is exceptional. A bonus is that Pastor Kohn illustrated the book as well as writing it. This is a book that I will refer to because one reading isn’t enough. Highly recommend.