44 pages 1 hour read

Merlin Sheldrake

Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020

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Merlin Sheldrake's Entangled Life has been lauded for its fascinating exploration of fungi and their ecological significance, blending science with poetic writing. Critics have praised its accessibility and depth. However, some found the dense scientific detail challenging. Overall, it's celebrated for opening readers' eyes to the hidden wonders of the fungal world.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Entangled Life?

Readers enthralled by the hidden wonders of the natural world, especially those who enjoyed works like Michael Pollan’s The Botany of Desire or Peter Wohlleben’s The Hidden Life of Trees, will find Merlin Sheldrake’s Entangled Life captivating. It’s perfect for curious minds fascinated by fungi's profound impact on ecosystems and human life.

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Reading Age

16-18years

Book Details

Topics
Science / Nature
Climate Change
Agriculture
Themes
Natural World: Environment
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Natural World: Flora/plants
Genre
Creative Nonfiction