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madimoss's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
sophiebk's review against another edition
emotional
informative
slow-paced
2.5
Was expecting to learn a lot from this, given it’s a potential career path for me, but I was dissapointed in the amount of scientific information as well as career information I got. The writing felt either way too above my head or way too elementary (mostly elementary).
kgbooks89's review against another edition
4.0
Ever since I finished this book, I have grown a new appreciation for trees! I find myself noticing them more. I enjoyed reading about her life and liked the connections she made between herself and the life of a tree.
adriannagraz's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up to 4. Loved the structure of the book, but general dislike for science academia and the culture it perpetuates.
sinderelllaaa's review against another edition
4.0
The book was a slow start for me but it piqued my interest for sure. I really enjoyed how the author had short chapters describing a cycle or process in the life of a plant that somehow coincided with what the next chapter would be about.
Overall, an interesting and informative read.
Overall, an interesting and informative read.
biobabe's review against another edition
4.0
Maybe more 3.5. Rewarding in the end, but required a lot of patience to get there.
amykcole's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
krenglish's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
e_reader77's review against another edition
5.0
An extraordinary sciencey memoir, full of insights and information I didn't even know I wanted to care about. I cried at least 3 times while listening to this book; Jahren explains her love of science and trees in such an engaging way. As someone who loves both science and nature, I can't recommend this book enough. (The epilogue and end notes are also crammed with research information and data!)