Jonathan K (Max Outlier)’s Reviews > The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature's Great Connectors > Status Update

Have decided to call it quits due to the switch in focus. Overall it's unique and the author, knowledgeable.. A short 3.5 star review tomorrow.

While the Elephant Whisperer was unique it lacked the insights from a seasoned author whose knowledge of Nature, science and literature merge. Profound, enlightening and immersive this is one of the more unique books I've read and well worth the time if you care about earth and nature

The author raises important questions of which most are related to the impact global warming has on Nature. As a scientist he shares his knowledge of the past which includes the Eocene age when the earth temperature was many times what is is today resulting in tropical climates at the poles. The ponderosa pines needles are so stiff it sings when the wind blows. Wonderful education here

Haskell borders between scientist and naturalist, his knowledge of molecular combined with genetic, results in a 'mixed bag' that's unique, droll and informative

Fascinating how Nature and humanity differ. The death of a tree becomes a factory that over time regenerates yielding unlimited possibilities. And it's song evolves as well.

Haskell does an amazing job of integrating the effects of humans on nature using trees as an example of how Nature adapts that if studied offer solutions. The problem is few if any pay attention

Remarkable in all respects and the style of narrative is that of a scientific storyteller whose knowledge of the foundation of life goes far beyond trees. A must read for those who understand that Nature is a gift and in danger

Fascinating and reminiscent of the Elephant Whisperer though unique in its own right

Remarkable how skilled a writer Haskell is sharing factual elements that come across as fictional. The first chapter about the Ciebo tree in the Amazon is fascinating since its so huge it hosts its own ecological environment of plants, animals, insects and fungi. And the insects are extremely dangerous