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A review by simone_k
The Heartbeat of Trees: Embracing Our Ancient Bond with Forests and Nature by Peter Wohlleben
3.0
The Heartbeat of Trees by Peter Wohlleben was mostly a good read.
It was quite dry, so I wasn't that engaged and got through the book slowly. It was also quite clear the book was written by a man, with Wohlleben recommending on several occasions to go for a walk in the forest at night. No thanks, I'd like to stay alive. Similarly, The Heartbeat of Trees was quite Eurocentric, which although I don't like, is understandable considering the author is German. As an Australian, I didn't really know many of the trees he was talking about, and I would have loved to learn more about trees in the Southern Hemisphere.
Yet despite all of this, I am glad I read this book. I (obviously) learnt a lot about trees as well as forests, other plants, animals, and the politics surrounding the environment. Indeed, it was a very comprehensive book, as well as very well-researched and compelling.
I would recommend this book if you like trees or care about the environment. It's very thought-provoking.
It was quite dry, so I wasn't that engaged and got through the book slowly. It was also quite clear the book was written by a man, with Wohlleben recommending on several occasions to go for a walk in the forest at night. No thanks, I'd like to stay alive. Similarly, The Heartbeat of Trees was quite Eurocentric, which although I don't like, is understandable considering the author is German. As an Australian, I didn't really know many of the trees he was talking about, and I would have loved to learn more about trees in the Southern Hemisphere.
Yet despite all of this, I am glad I read this book. I (obviously) learnt a lot about trees as well as forests, other plants, animals, and the politics surrounding the environment. Indeed, it was a very comprehensive book, as well as very well-researched and compelling.
I would recommend this book if you like trees or care about the environment. It's very thought-provoking.