The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate―Discoveries from A Secret World (The Mysteries of Nature, 1)

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A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • One of
the most beloved books of our time: an illuminating account of the forest, and
the science that shows us how trees communicate, feel, and live in social
networks. After reading this book, a walk in the woods will never be the same
again.“Breaks entirely new ground … [Peter Wohlleben] has listened to trees
and decoded their language. Now he speaks for them.”—The New York Review of
BooksNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BRAINPICKINGS • HONORABLE
MENTION: SEJ Rachel Carson Environment Book Award • Shortlisted: Audible
International Book of the Year Award • Books For a Better Life Award • Indie
Choice Award—Nonfiction Book of the YearAre trees social beings? In The Hidden
Life of Trees forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case
that, yes, the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking
scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree
parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them
as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even
warn each other of impending dangers. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of
woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death, and
regeneration that he has observed in his woodland.“A declaration of love and
an engrossing primer on trees, brimming with facts and an unashamed awe for
nature.”—Washington Post“Heavily dusted with the glitter of wonderment.”—The
New YorkerIncludes a Note From a Forest Scientist by Dr.Suzanne
SimardPublished in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute Read more

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greystone Books; First English Language Edition, 8th Printing (September 13, 2016)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1771642483
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 84
• Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1110L
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.5 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #2,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Trees in Biological Sciences #2 in Botany (Books) #3 in Nature Writing & Essays
• #1 in Trees in Biological Sciences