Tracking Giants: Big Trees, Tiny Triumphs, and Misadventures in the Forest

Name: Tracking Giants: Big Trees, Tiny Triumphs, and Misadventures in the Forest
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Book Synopsis: “I learned, I laughed, I sighed, I swooned. What an absolutely delightful romp through the forest.”—Kate Harris, author of Lands of Lost Borders"Intimate, open-hearted. . . A personal introduction to one of the most profoundly alive places on earth.”—John Vaillant, author of The Golden Spruce

A funny, deeply relatable book about one woman's quest to track some of the world's biggest trees.

Amanda Lewis was an overachieving, burned-out book editor most familiar with trees as dead blocks of paper. A dedicated “indoorswoman,” she could barely tell a birch from a beech. But that didn't stop her from pledging to visit all of the biggest trees in British Columbia, a Canadian province known for its rugged terrain and gigantic trees.

The “Champion” trees on Lewis's ambitious list ranged from mighty Western red cedars to towering arbutus. They lived on remote islands and at the center of dense forests. The only problem? Well, there were many. . .Climate change and a pandemic aside, Lewis's lack of wilderness experience, the upsetting reality of old-growth logging, the ever-changing nature of trees, and the pressures of her one-year timeframe complicated her quest. Burned out again—and realizing that her “checklist” approach to life might be the problem—she reframed her search for trees to something humbler and more meaningful: getting to know forests in an interconnected way.

Weaving in insights from writers and artists, Lewis uncovers what we’re really after when we pursue the big things—revealing that sometimes it's the smaller joys, the mindsets we have, and the companions we're with that make us feel more connected to the natural world.

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Are you ready for an adventure like no other? Tracking Giants: Big Trees, Tiny Triumphs, and Misadventures in the Forest is a must-read book that will take you on a journey through the majestic forests of British Columbia. Join Amanda Lewis, a burned-out book editor turned tree enthusiast, as she embarks on a mission to track down the biggest trees in the province. This book is filled with laughter, sighs, and swoons, as Lewis's personal encounters with these giants will leave you breathless.

As an "indoorswoman," Lewis's lack of experience in the wilderness and the challenges posed by climate change and a pandemic might have deterred the faint-hearted. However, her determination knows no bounds. She navigates remote islands and dense forests, confronting the reality of old-growth logging and the ever-changing nature of trees. This book will take you on an emotional rollercoaster, where you'll experience the highs and lows of Lewis's journey.

But Tracking Giants is more than just a tale of tree hunting. It's a story of self-discovery and finding meaning in the interconnectedness of nature. Through her encounters with the forest, Lewis learns that it's not just the big things that matter. It's the smaller joys, the mindsets we adopt, and the companions we have along the way that truly make us feel connected to the natural world. You'll be inspired to see the world from a new perspective and appreciate the wonders that surround us every day.

Don't miss out on this intimate and relatable book that will open your heart and mind to the beauty of the forest. Join Amanda Lewis on her transformational journey and discover the magic that lies within the giant trees of British Columbia. Order your copy of Tracking Giants: Big Trees, Tiny Triumphs, and Misadventures in the Forest today and embark on an adventure you won't soon forget. Click here to order now!

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