The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate

Written by:
Peter Wohlleben
Narrated by:
Mike Grady

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
111
Narrator
17
Release Date
September 2016
Duration
7 hours 33 minutes
Summary
Sunday Times Bestseller
‘A paradigm-smashing chronicle of joyous entanglement’ Charles Foster

Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month (September)



Are trees social beings? How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings?


In The Hidden Life of Trees Peter Wohlleben makes the case that the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death and regeneration he has observed in his woodland.


A walk in the woods will never be the same again.


For those in the UK with a passion for top books on nature, Wohlleben's great work merges the worlds of plants, gardening, and general ecology into an absorbing narrative that underscores the importance of environmental conservation and protection. It is a significant addition to the literary conversation on how we interact with the living world around us. For fans of Suzanne Simard (Finding the Mother Tree), Tristan Gooley (How to Read a Tree), Merlin Sheldrake (Entangled Life) and Isabella Tree (Wilding) and Robin Wall Kimmerer (Braiding Sweetgrass).
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Jeremy H

Not sure why this has previously been so poorly rated. This is a great book with a lot of information written in a way that is easily digested.

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Sinead J.

Very soothing voice. Excellent book. Defiantly recommend it.

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Madhat M.

Great book

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Christopher M.

Decent. “Hidden life of trees- in Europe” should be the title. It was definitely eye opening to understand the interconnected relationship of the natural world. Very informative.

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Brendan C.

Really inspired me and expanded my knowledge of the world around us and how little we truly understand of the interconnectedness of natural systems. There is definitely some strong bias from the author which sometimes strays from objective science but their passion makes it understandable. (personally I don't think trees are quite as friendly as he makes out, but more so than conventional survival of the fittest). The principles laid out in the book are pretty essential for most people to understand and will make looking and being outside a more fascinating experience.

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Francesco P.

A beautiful well written book. As well as the best narrator I've encountered so far. It talks mostly about European forests so i see how some people might find it not too relatable. However, it gives fantastic insights about the forest life. I saw a comment that said that the book was political. I have no idea why someone would say that. If i were the author I would have even felt a bit offended by this.

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Mitchell V.

Over use of political opinions. Gives all information as facts but provides little to no explanation or evidence. Starts talking about animal meat harvesting cruelties toward the end. I really just wanted to know, what I don't know, about trees and how they function.

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Eddie H.

no good if you do want to learn about planting/gardening it's based in European forest. I live in Arizona. it was fun and I did learn a few things about trees

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