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Mentioned in 40 episodes
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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