First published 2024
Plants can think, plan, and remember. New research reveals capabilities we never imagined in the green world around us. We have long viewed plants as food, tools, or decoration for human life. That perspective must change. Robin Wall Kimmerer, Susie Orbach, and Merlin Sheldrake contribute writings that challenge how we see the natural world. Sheila Watt-Cloutier takes readers to Arctic spring landscapes. Rowan Hisayo Buchanan paints trees and finds unexpected joy in the process. Rebecca Tamás digs deep into earth and soil, following roots downward. This collection offers a handbook for understanding plant life differently. The book itself comes from trees, connecting readers physically to its subject. These essays present early steps toward seeing the world through fresh eyes, where plants become partners rather than resources.
Genres: science, nature, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-assumptions, new-perspective
189 pages · Paperback · IPS - Profile Books