A terrific book that gives the reader a great sense of Hope Jahren, by intermingling Jahren's personal life and her professional work (In a way this seems to be the only way to tell the stories of academics, as the distinction between both things is superfluous at best and impossible in so many details).

Jahren recounts anecdotes from the field work, personal setbacks and achievements, the issues that come with doing science while female, mental health, and loss. A very fun and emotional read for, moving me to tears at times.

recommended for: scientists who need to feel less alone and everyone interested in what it means to work in Academia