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The Secret Wisdom of Nature
- Trees, Animals, and the Extraordinary Balance of All Living Things; Stories from Science and Observation (The Mysteries of Nature Trilogy, Book 3)
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
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The final audiobook in the Mysteries of Nature trilogy by the New York Times best-selling author of The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben.
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- Anna
- 2020-09-18
Excellent story.
The author provides an amazing and logical story and in my opinion this book is the best of the trilogy. Unfortunately the narrator is terrible.
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- Snow Walker
- 2020-07-31
Disappointing
After enjoying the Hidden Life of Trees, I decided to try another title in the trilogy. This offering wasn't nearly as entertaining or engaging. Most of the subject matter once again focuses on Germany and Europe. Although some of the concepts discussed are universally applicable, the direct focus on that geographical area made the subject matter less interesting for me. I also felt at times like I was listening to a bunch of individual magazine articles as opposed to a congruous book. It may have just been me but some of the subject matter/ discussion didn't "link" anything to try and complete a whole picture of the concept of nature. That likely isn't easy to do but I was looking forward to the author giving it a try at least. It may be just me but I also felt that the author, at times, used to book to push his personal perspective as opposed to addressing the subject matter in broad scientific/ natural concepts. I even went into this with a bias as I really wanted to enjoy this book but in the end, disappointing.
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- C. Babic
- 2021-06-05
Fantastic book
This is the second book of Peter Wohlleben’s that I have read… and it did not disappoint! Looking forward to reading more!
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-11-13
Incredible insight into our connection as beings
Great listen! Explains how the smallest of things can effect the whole ecosystem. Provides historical examples of climate change solutions. Incredibly wise author.
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- sara mortimer
- 2019-10-31
Entertaining and more educational then expected.
This book is written with a global perspective, there are examples for all over. It really shows how connected nature is.
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