Wendell Berry, a poet and novelist from Kentucky, has died. He found solace in nature when overcome with despair, often lying down to rest in the peace of the natural world. Berry would seek out the calming presence of wildlife, such as a wading duck or a feeding heron, and the sound of rushing water.

Further details about his life and work are available. Berry's approach to coping with troubles involved engaging with the earth itself, and he wrote about finding rest in the grace of creation. More information about Wendell Berry's life and legacy can be found in a tribute published by Christianity Today.