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People rave about this book but it was still so unexpectedly good. Jahren talks about her work with such passion and it's fascinating. Great audiobook.
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I really enjoyed everything about this book - all the science, the hard work, the beautiful writing and Jahren's true love of nature. She does an excellent job narrating; I was really touched by the emotion she showed.
I attended Georgia Tech and still live in suburban Atlanta. It was fun to hear that part of her story (also a little cringe-worthy). ...more
I attended Georgia Tech and still live in suburban Atlanta. It was fun to hear that part of her story (also a little cringe-worthy). ...more
I enjoyed this book very much.
Wow!! I picked up this book on a bit of a lark at a local discount bookstore, but I loved every word of it. From the first page, Jahren captivated me with her prose. If she wasn't such a clearly brilliant scientist I would strenuously argue she should be a writer full time. This book made me remember why I love beautifully written novels (I've been on a nonfiction kick for awhile). Seriously friends, read this. I went back and changed my vote in the Goodreads Choice Awards for this book after I
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Unfortunately, I don't understand the excitement and buzz about this memoir. I picked it up on audio because several bookish friends loved it (both on audio and in print), and I found it meditative but lacking something. Most memoirs indicate growth. Instead, I found Jahren's treatment of students as an academic pretty poor. She also spent a lot of time on minor stories, while barely scratching the surface on some of the meatier ones. The chapters I loved, I really loved - but they were few and
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One of the most lyrical takes on one's work I have ever read. Fascinating for her selection of what to omit almost more than what is included in this memoir.
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