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I was very impressed with the collection of essays in this book and had a chance to discuss briefly with the author and put in a request at my local libraries to stock more of his work.
Looking forward to exploring the Cascade Head area now with a better appreciation for the rich biodiversity, culture and history covered well.
Lots to think about as story makes it quite clear that nobody is immune from climate disasters and the displacement and migration that result
I heard an interview with the author on a climate podcast that caught my attention with promising reviews.
I picked this book up years ago at a book sale because of my scientific interest in burrowing rodents and finally read it. The author was a Vermont natural history writer who collected stories of the unusual ways of living creatures around us. I put my thoughts on the book in comparison to another recent read here: daletracks.blogspot.com/2022/11/who-wakes-groundhog.html
'This diary chronicles the turning of my world, from spring to winter, at home, in the wild, in my head.' …
'This diary chronicles the turning of my world, from spring to winter, at home, in …
This book was a gift that surprised and filled me with hope to go with all the concern about what we have left for our children.
Jellyfish have been swimming in our oceans for well over half a billion years, longer than any other animal that lives on the planet.
— Spineless by Juli Berwald
Written for scientist and non-scientist the book tells how a biologist rediscovers her passion for the ocean and this unique group of animals that increasingly influence the world around us.
The science of jellyfish and the art of growing a backbone
