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A review by book_concierge
The Arbornaut: A Life Discovering the Eighth Continent in the Trees Above Us by Meg Lowman
2.0
SUBTITLE: A Life Discovering the Eighth Continent in the Trees Above Us
I love trees. I really like reading about science. I love reading about strong women who pursue their dreams despite the obstacles place in their paths by societal expectations / restrictions. So, I should have loved this book. I didn’t.
Yes, Lowman’s personal story was interesting and inspiring. I marvel at all she has accomplished against considerable opposition and without much encouragement, let alone actual help. However, too much of the book read like an academic research paper. And I found parts of it overly preachy. It took me two MONTHS to read it
I love trees. I really like reading about science. I love reading about strong women who pursue their dreams despite the obstacles place in their paths by societal expectations / restrictions. So, I should have loved this book. I didn’t.
Yes, Lowman’s personal story was interesting and inspiring. I marvel at all she has accomplished against considerable opposition and without much encouragement, let alone actual help. However, too much of the book read like an academic research paper. And I found parts of it overly preachy. It took me two MONTHS to read it