Explore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to
mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. A perennial
bestseller.
In this truly revolutionary and beloved work, drawn from remarkable
research, Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird cast light on the rich
psychic universe of plants. Now available in a new edition, The Secret
Life of Plants explores plants' response to human care and nurturing,
their ability to communicate with man, plants' surprising reaction to
music, their lie-detection abilities, their creative powers, and much
more. Tompkins and Bird's classic book affirms the depth of humanity's
relationship with nature and adds special urgency to the cause of
protecting the environment that nourishes us.
--Washington Post