Half memoir and half popsci essay collection, Imbler has found a way to bridge the gap between the heart and the mind. It does what "Gathering Moss" tried and failed to do and intertwine the scientific with the human experience perfectly. The emotional connection and reflection we see in nature is fully on display, without it getting weirdly spiritual. The science and information part of the book were entertaining and informative without being totally boring. It kept me engaged. I cried. I laughed. It was also really weird at times and honestly a little depressing which I think why I'm not giving it 5 stars. Its good for a quick one day read but I'm not really sure its for everyone.