The Secret Language of Life: How Animals and Plants Feel and Communicate

by Brian J. Ford

The author of Images of Science describes the rich emotional, cognitive, and even romantic lives of animals and plants. 10,000 first printing.

Genres: Plants, Nonfiction, Science

320 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2000

About the author

Brian J. Ford is a research biologist, author and lecturer, who is known for popular science publications and select works on TV.

Reviews

[Brandon Villa]

Apparently the author is a somewhat famous scientist in Britain. He shows how even the simplest life form has some form of comprehension. From Elephants that hold grudges to plants that trap and eat insects Mr. Ford expands your knowledge of what you think of as everyday

[Alexandra Joy]

I enjoyed this book, but found some facts incorrect, and felt he jumped around quite a bit. Overall, a fun read filled with many interesting nature tidbits connecting humans to amoebae and everything else inbetween.

[Natalie]

Rambles a little, the organization of the book is really random. But it has some good stories.