I enjoy books about nature that make you think. I like how Rawlence took readers to different locations to address the desperate situation of a meltinI enjoy books about nature that make you think. I like how Rawlence took readers to different locations to address the desperate situation of a melting planet and what it means for those who live in these places as well as the world at large. Very informative read, if I do say so....more
This book was absolutely fantastic. Hurd has an amazing way with words, so evocative and breathtaking. In her writing you can feel the mud between youThis book was absolutely fantastic. Hurd has an amazing way with words, so evocative and breathtaking. In her writing you can feel the mud between your toes and smell the bog. I picked up this book because I'm writing a story set in a swamp and this book was amazing help with that; I learned about what plants and animals that are to be found in swamps. I love how Hurd takes a very underappreciated type of habitat/landscape and romanticized it. I love her sense of adventure and connection to the land....more
I really liked this book. I think that it did a good job of explaining some aspects of environmental science to people who don't have much experience I really liked this book. I think that it did a good job of explaining some aspects of environmental science to people who don't have much experience with it. It is also a refreshingly optimistic take in an era of environmental doom and gloom. For that alone, The Heartbeat of Trees was a nice read. I like how Wohlleben pointed out ways to get more in touch with nature and reminds readers to actually engage with nature while out in the forest. To actually immerse yourself in the world around you and put your five senses into appreciating it. It's so easy to get distracted by a phone or a book while in nature--which is perfectly fine--but sometimes its nice to just drink in nature and nature alone....more