To Speak for the Trees

Diana Beresford-Kroeger

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Diana Beresford-Kroeger’s startling insights into the hidden life of trees have sparked a quiet revolution. In this account, she shows us how forests can not only heal us, but can also save the planet.

ISBN: 9781643261324 Category:

Description

“A rare gift: an inspiring tale about trees, trauma and the very purpose of life.” -Andrew Nikiforuk, author of Empire of the Beetle Diana Beresford-Kroeger-a world-recognized botanist and medical biochemist-has revolutionized our understanding of the natural world with her startling insights into the hidden life of trees. In this riveting memoir, she uncovers the roots of her discoveries in her extraordinary childhood in Ireland. Soon after, her brilliant mind bloomed into an illustrious scientific career that melds the intricacies of the natural world with the truths of traditional Celtic wisdom. To Speak for the Trees uniquely blends the story of Beresford-Kroeger’s incredible life and her outstanding achievement as a scientist. It elegantly shows us how forests can not only heal us as people but can also help save the planet.

Additional information

Weight 0.36 kg
Dimensions 20.8 × 13.8 × 2.2 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

274

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

580.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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