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Life on the Rocks: Building a Future for Coral Reefs by Juli Berwald
1 review
30something_reads's review
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
4.0
My first foray back into non fiction after getting back into reading 😊
I was not anticipating the number of emotions that this book would put me through, but I loved all of them. On the surface, yes, this is a book about coral reef conservation and restoration, but I never felt bogged down by the science and data that was being discussed.
The author does such a wonderful job of weaving in personal anecdotes about her travels, the people she meets, social commentary, as well as what is happening with her daughter’s diagnosis. It shouldn’t make sense, but everything works so well together.
Despite the obvious amount of bad, we’re still left feeling hopeful about the resilience of the corals as well as the amount of attention the cause has garnered across passionate corporations, organizations, and individuals with the resources to affect change.
I was not anticipating the number of emotions that this book would put me through, but I loved all of them. On the surface, yes, this is a book about coral reef conservation and restoration, but I never felt bogged down by the science and data that was being discussed.
The author does such a wonderful job of weaving in personal anecdotes about her travels, the people she meets, social commentary, as well as what is happening with her daughter’s diagnosis. It shouldn’t make sense, but everything works so well together.
Despite the obvious amount of bad, we’re still left feeling hopeful about the resilience of the corals as well as the amount of attention the cause has garnered across passionate corporations, organizations, and individuals with the resources to affect change.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Police brutality, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Medical content, and Racism
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