Summary of The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate - Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben

The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate - Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben - Book Summary - Abbey Beathan

(Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. )

A groundbreaking discovery that will change how we think of trees forever.

Forester Peter Wohlleben reflects his deep love for woods and forests and shows us that nothing is as it seems. Trees are mysterious and despite knowing that trees are alive, we think of them as if they are not. But what if I tell you that there is significant evidence that point to the fact that they feel pain and are aware of their surroundings? Interesting, huh? Everything you need to know about the subject is within The Hidden Life of Trees.

(Note: This summary is wholly written and published by Abbey Beathan. It is not affiliated with the original author in any way)

"When you know that tree experience pain and have memories and that tree parents live together with their children, then you can no longer just chop them down and disrupt their lives with larger machines. " - Peter Wohlleben

Believe it or not, trees and humans are not that different. They live together with their children, they communicate and support each other. It's crazy to even think about it because we have grown with the idea that trees don't amount to much but they actually do. That's why The Hidden Life of Trees is such a great read, it reveals a mysterious world filled with interesting secrets and facts about this tall plant.

Build empathy for other living things and learn more about the world that surrounds you.