Listen to an extract from the brilliant bewilderment of Bill Wilderman's son. Richard Powers talks about a river in the Smokies that is such a feast for all his senses. He describes how sitting by it can put him in a trance-like state, almost like being still and attentive at the same time. If you're interested in the audiobook edition, follow the link in this episode's program notes.

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