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The Overstory
Book • 2018
The Overstory is a sweeping and impassioned work of environmental fiction that follows the lives of nine individuals whose paths are intertwined by their connections to trees.
The novel is structured in four parts – 'Roots', 'Trunk', 'Crown', and 'Seeds' – mirroring the parts of a tree.
It delves into themes of ecology, climate change, and the interconnectedness of trees and humans, using a blend of science, history, and magical realism.
The book advocates for the protection of trees and the natural world, posing critical questions about humanity's relationship with the environment and the long-term consequences of human actions.
The novel is structured in four parts – 'Roots', 'Trunk', 'Crown', and 'Seeds' – mirroring the parts of a tree.
It delves into themes of ecology, climate change, and the interconnectedness of trees and humans, using a blend of science, history, and magical realism.
The book advocates for the protection of trees and the natural world, posing critical questions about humanity's relationship with the environment and the long-term consequences of human actions.
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Suggested by 
Lenny Rachitsky to 
Mihika Kapoor , based on her interest in multi-generational family stories.
Lenny Rachitsky to Mihika Kapoor , based on her interest in multi-generational family stories.
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Mentioned by 
Jason Fried as an incredible and Pulitzer Prize-winning book with a writing style that felt joyful and proud.
Jason Fried as an incredible and Pulitzer Prize-winning book with a writing style that felt joyful and proud.
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Recommended by Jason Fried for its beautiful prose and exploration of the interconnectedness of nature and humanity.
Jason Fried for its beautiful prose and exploration of the interconnectedness of nature and humanity.
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Dan Harris as a gift from his friend, Seben A. Selassie, that inspired him to read more novels.
Dan Harris as a gift from his friend, Seben A. Selassie, that inspired him to read more novels.
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Mentioned by David Peña Guzman in relation to the disappearance of chestnut trees and their impact on the passenger pigeon.
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Extinction
Mentioned by Mark Taylor as a novel illustrating the interconnectedness of trees and the consequences of their destruction.
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The Human Connection to Nature
