First published 2021
E.O. Wilson's remarkable life has taken him from Alabama backwoods to the world's rainforests, tracing an extraordinary journey from budding naturalist to pioneering scientist. Through his lyrical essays and sweeping studies, this titan of biology illuminates the intricate beauty of our imperiled ecosystems—and sounds a clarion call to preserve the natural world before it's too late. As he recounts his path from ant specialist to outspoken environmentalist, Wilson's moving autobiography reveals the personal evolution of one of the greatest scientific minds of our time.
Genres: biography, nature, 20th-century, autobiography, environment, 21st-century, biology, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, scientific-career
Setting: Alabama
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
1150 pages · Hardcover · Library of America