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honnari_hannya's review against another edition
4.0
Fascinating and informative. Really showed how physically, emotionally, and intellectually complex trees really are—and how humans should expand our preconceptions of what "sentience" entails. It really does make me think of what alien sentience would look like on other planets, because the types of connections and communication that occurs between trees and their communities and ecosystems is fascinating—it seems out of this world when laid out like this. There seems to be so much interdependence that I would definitely not hesitate to call preference, and even feeling, which gives me a whole new appreciation (and I already had a whole lot) for plant life.
Things I would have loved to see more of however is indigenous perspectives on this. Wohlleben did mention briefly how the land practices of indigenous people were more sustainable, but it is interesting to me to see what kind of cultural perspectives those communities can offer on the interdependence of tree communities and how that maps out with scientific studies that have been done.
Things I would have loved to see more of however is indigenous perspectives on this. Wohlleben did mention briefly how the land practices of indigenous people were more sustainable, but it is interesting to me to see what kind of cultural perspectives those communities can offer on the interdependence of tree communities and how that maps out with scientific studies that have been done.
kayleigh214's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
westiemamajd's review against another edition
5.0
"We shouldnt be concerned about trees purely for material reasons, we should also care about them because of the little puzzles and wonders they present us with."
This book is an eye opener. Who knew trees lead such complex lives. They live in a slower time than we do. They are indeed wise and have feeling. This book is packed with details on why trees are living, breathing beings. My world has been changed. I highly recommended this book to everyone, but it is a must for any naturalist.
This book is an eye opener. Who knew trees lead such complex lives. They live in a slower time than we do. They are indeed wise and have feeling. This book is packed with details on why trees are living, breathing beings. My world has been changed. I highly recommended this book to everyone, but it is a must for any naturalist.
cassysan's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.75
Little slow at times but very informative. I loved thinking of tree families!
graceheller's review against another edition
Was reading for book club and didn’t finish by the meeting date. I have nothing against the book, I found some parts super interesting, but non fiction simply isn’t for me.
pixie_d's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
I had read the first edition (this one has photos) back when tree books were popular. I felt I liked this one better than the novels The Overstory and Barkskins, and yes, this one has stuck with me much more than the fiction. Read this to learn the charming ways that trees communicate, help each other, and work with fungi to create beautiful ecosystems. The next time your area has a mast year, you'll know what is going on, and why.