Ben Rawlence
Autor von City of Thorns: Nine Lives in the World's Largest Refugee Camp
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- Geschlecht
- male
- Nationalität
- UK
- Wohnorte
- Black Mountains, Wales, UK
- Ausbildung
- University of London (BA)
University of Chicago (MA) - Organisationen
- Black Mountains College
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- 3.9
- Rezensionen
- 17
- ISBNs
- 37
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- 5
I had never expected a book about trees to be so interesting as the author cleverly intertwines the story of the forest and its innerworkings with the indigenous peoples that have lived in it. There are tons of facts about fungi and soils and permafrost that I now care about and appreciate.
The author’s voice and writing style really captures your imagination and wonder with his vivid descriptions of the forest surroundings while deferring to his expert guests to paint the sobering picture of our troubled future.
This is a life-changing book with a strong call to action that garners a sense of urgency. It inspires hope and an appreciation for the complexity of nature that will (fingers crossed) find a way.… (mehr)