A review by bristlecone
The Secret Knowledge of Water: Discovering the Essence of the American Desert by Craig Childs

4.0

Child's telling of water tracking in the desert southwest reads as a combination of scientific inquiry and adventure novel. His explanation of natural phenomena is clear and interesting and his sharing of stories and knowledge from the indigenous peoples is enlightening. This book made me wonder how I could get a job tracking water in the desert southwest; and reinforced my understanding that sustainable living in the desert southwest is not about transforming the desert by adding water, it is about transforming our understanding and use of water.