by Hope Jahren
First published 2017
Acclaimed scientist Hope Jahren recounts her lifelong fascination with the natural world. From her childhood spent exploring her father's lab to her hard-won triumphs in the field, Jahren's memoir follows her relentless pursuit of botanical knowledge. Weaving her own story with the mysteries of plant life, she reveals the hidden intelligence of leaves, roots, and flowers. At the heart of this journey is the unlikely friendship between Jahren and her brilliant lab partner Bill, as they push the boundaries of what's possible in plant research. A celebration of scientific discovery and the power of human connection.
Genres: science, nature, autobiography, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: United States
304 pages · Paperback · Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group