To Speak for the Trees: My Life's Journey from Ancient Celtic Wisdom to a Healin

Description: To Speak for the Trees by Diana Beresford-Kroeger Diana Beresford-Kroegers startling insights into the hidden life of trees have sparked a quiet revolution. In this captivating account, she shows us how forests can not only heal us, but can also save the planet. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher 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. Author Biography Diana Beresford-Kroeger is a world-recognized botanist, medical biochemist, and author, whose work uniquely combines western scientific knowledge and the traditional concepts of the ancient world. Her books include The Sweetness of a Simple Life, The Global Forest, Arboretum Borealis, Arboretum America, Time Will Tell, and A Garden for Life. Currently she is advocating on behalf of an ambitious global bioplan that encourages ordinary people to develop a new relationship with nature and to restore the global forest. Review "Using science and Celtic wisdom to save trees (and souls)...Beresford-Kroeger has been working to save some of the oldest life-forms on Earth." --The New York Times "Who speaks for the trees, speaks for all nature. Diana Beresford-Kroeger is one of the rare individuals who can accomplish this outwardly complex and difficult translation from the nonhuman to human realm." --Edward O. Wilson, entomologist and conservationist "A rare gift: an inspiring tale about trees, trauma and the very purpose of life." --Andrew Nikiforuk, author of Empire of the Beetle "To read her is to be revived by the best kind of animism." --Richard Powers, author of The Overstory "This autobiography of learning ways to heal the damaged earth and break the tightening grips of climate crisis offers a rational and inclusive way to keep our future." --Annie Proulx, author of The Shipping News and Barkskins Review Quote "This autobiography of learning ways to heal the damaged earth and break the tightening grip of climate crisis offers a rational and inclusive way to keep our future." -- Annie Proulx, author of The Shipping News "Diana Beresford Kroeger has given readers a rare gift: an inspiring tale about trees, trauma and the very purpose of life." -- Andrew Nikiforuk, award-winning journalist Details ISBN1643261320 Author Diana Beresford-Kroeger Short Title To Speak for the Trees Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1643261320 ISBN-13 9781643261324 Format Paperback Subtitle My Lifes Journey from Ancient Celtic Wisdom to a Healing Vision of the Forest Imprint Timber Press Place of Publication Portland, OR Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2021-10-05 US Release Date 2021-10-05 UK Release Date 2021-10-05 Pages 280 Publisher Workman Publishing DEWEY 580.92 Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-10-04 AU Release Date 2021-10-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160657222;

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