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)

By: Peter Wohlleben, Jane Billinghurst - translator

Narrated by: Sean Barrett

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.

Nature is full of surprises - deciduous trees affect the rotation of the Earth, cranes sabotage the production of Iberian ham, and coniferous forests can make it rain - but what are the processes that drive these incredible phenomena? And why do they matter?

In The Secret Wisdom of Nature, master storyteller and international sensation Peter Wohlleben takes listeners on a thought-provoking exploration of the vast natural systems that make life on Earth possible. In this tour of an almost unfathomable world, Wohlleben describes the fascinating interplay between animals and plants and answers such questions as "How do they influence each other?", "Do lifeforms communicate across species boundaries?", and "What happens when this finely tuned system gets out of sync?".

By introducing us to the latest scientific discoveries and recounting his own insights from decades of observing nature, one of the world's most famous foresters shows us how to recapture our sense of awe so we can see the world around us with completely new eyes.

©2019 Peter Wohlleben (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Great learning experience

Awesome to hear how environment is changed with something as simple as fish. Great read.

Another good one.

Another quiet and thoughtful work by the author Peter Wohlleben. Narrator pleasant to listen to.

Another wonderful read!

Love the narration and story but again I learned so much and am so grateful you wrote all these books thank you!!

Knowing is the best place to begin healing

This book will open your eyes to the world around you and, as it did for me, encourage you to help make the world a better place.

fascinating

The first chspter or so went slow, then it became interesting and I learned so much! The narrator spoke so quietly it was hard for me to hear at times.

nice interesting listen

enjoyable to relax and listen to. calm voice. food for thought with different ways of thinkinhg about things.

Forest Meister

This book reveals, in fascinating illustrations, the complexity of how our natural world is connected. As a professional Forest Manager, the author brings a great deal of personal insight and passion to the topic. As a student of Sustainability Management, I hear the plight of trying to correct good intentions unwittingly gone wrong. It also shows the wisdom of Gifford Pinchot, father of North American Forestry, in striving against the maximum profit forestry that is now being employed in Germany. A wonderful companion to this book would be "Natural Rivals" by John Clayton.

Enjoyed Reading

Gives me a new perspective on the woods in my backyard. I have stopped caring and selecting and now just let nature do it.

Excellent. Lots to think about

Loved this series of 3. Yes, emotional, but very factual. I love the way Peter tells it like a story. Keeps my attention. Now looking forward to reading Mr. Wohllben's other books. Please read. Well worth it.

A timely reminder of the interconnectedness of all things.

If you appreciated “Braiding Sweetgrass” and “Hidden Life of Trees” then this book will feel both familiar and informative.

The narrator of the audio version has a lovely voice and beautiful alliteration but the S’s are shrill which required me to drop the tempo all the way down and increase the bass. The overall performance would be improved if there were a way to do this in the studio.