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Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest

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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER - From the world's leading forest ecologist who forever changed how people view trees and their connections to one another and to other living things in the forest—a moving, deeply personal journey of discovery.

“Finding the Mother Tree reminds us that the world is a web of stories, connecting us to one another. [The book] carries the stories of trees, fungi, soil and bears--and of a human being listening in on the conversation. The interplay of personal narrative, scientific insights and the amazing revelations about the life of the forest make a compelling story.”—Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass

Suzanne Simard is a pioneer on the frontier of plant communication and intelligence; her TED talks have been viewed by more than 10 million people worldwide.

In this, her first book, now available in paperback, Simard brings us into her world, the intimate world of the trees, in which she brilliantly illuminates the fascinating and vital truths--that trees are not simply the source of timber or pulp, but are a complicated, interdependent circle of life; that forests are social, cooperative creatures connected through underground networks by which trees communicate their vitality and vulnerabilities with communal lives not that different from our own. Simard writes--in inspiring, illuminating, and accessible ways—how trees, living side by side for hundreds of years, have evolved, how they learn and adapt their behaviors, recognize neighbors, compete and cooperate with one another with sophistication, characteristics ascribed to human intelligence, traits that are the essence of civil societies--and at the center of it all, the Mother Trees: the mysterious, powerful forces that connect and sustain the others that surround them. And Simard writes of her own life, born and raised into a logging world in the rainforests of British Columbia, of her days as a child spent cataloging the trees from the forest and how she came to love and respect them. And as she writes of her scientific quest, she writes of her own journey, making us understand how deeply human scientific inquiry exists beyond data and technology, that it is about understanding who we are and our place in the world.

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Experience the captivating world of trees like never before with "Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest." This New York Times best-selling book by Suzanne Simard, the world's leading forest ecologist, will open your eyes to the intricate connections between trees and their environment. Through her deeply personal journey of discovery, Simard reveals the amazing revelations about the life of the forest that will leave you spellbound.

Immerse yourself in the interplay of personal narrative, scientific insights, and the captivating stories of trees, fungi, soil, and bears. As acclaimed author Robin Wall Kimmerer puts it, "[The book] carries the stories of trees, fungi, soil and bears--and of a human being listening in on the conversation." Simard's inspiring and accessible writing style transports you to the heart of the forest, where you'll witness the hidden intelligence and cooperative nature of trees.

In this ground-breaking book, Simard shares her pioneering research on plant communication and intelligence. With more than 10 million views on her TED talks, she has become a trusted authority in the field. Now available in paperback, "Finding the Mother Tree" invites you to delve into the intimate world of trees, where you'll discover their vital truths. Uncover the interconnectedness of forests and the role of underground networks through which trees communicate their vitality and vulnerabilities.

Simard goes beyond mere scientific facts, reminding us that trees are more than just timber or pulp. They are living beings that have evolved over centuries, learning and adapting their behaviors. Like us, they recognize their neighbors, compete, cooperate, and exhibit sophisticated traits that echo human intelligence. At the center of it all are the awe-inspiring Mother Trees, mysterious and powerful forces that connect and sustain the surrounding forest.

Prepare to be enthralled not only by the wonders of the forest but also by Simard's personal journey. Raised in the rainforests of British Columbia, she intimately understands the logging world that threatens the delicate balance of nature. As a child, she spent countless hours cataloging trees, developing a deep love and respect for these extraordinary organisms. With "Finding the Mother Tree," Simard intertwines her scientific quest with her own life experiences, revealing how it goes beyond data and technology. It's about understanding our place in the world and the intrinsic connection we share with nature.

Embark on this extraordinary journey and connect with the wisdom of the forest. Order your copy of "Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest" today and experience the transformative power of knowledge.

Order now and let the Mother Tree reveal her secrets to you.

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