The Secret Life of Plants: A Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Relations Between Plants and Man Free Audiobook Download by Christopher Bird,Peter Tompkins

Plants have inspired mankind to create religions, artistic works and governmental structures. One of the most fascinating relationships between plants and humans is their symbiotic relationship. The plant shares its oxygen with the animal and in return gets carbon dioxide from the animal. Plants are also essential for absorbing CO2, which has been termed a pollutant by many governments.

This audiobook is the story of the unique relationship between plants and human beings. It describes how plants reveal, absorb, and store all manner of information about their surroundings and us. It discusses some of what makes us feel alive and happy: including how our emotional states can influence how we relate to plants, how plants seek out contact with humans, and what happens when we're isolated or removed from nature.

Christopher Bird Peter Tompkins is a plant physiologist, an expert in the fields of plant therapy and botanical anthropology. The Secret Life of Plants: A Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Relations Between Plants and Man is his account of a fascinating journey into nature. In this audiobook download, Audible Studios has chosen to narrate it by D. Michael Hope who does a commendable job of bringing the text to life.

Christopher Bird Peter Tompkins is a wonderful writer who explores the complex nature of plants and man in his book, The Secret Life of Plants. This work is divided into three parts and explores the physical, emotional, and spiritual connections between man and plants. The author begins by discussing the unique properties of plant cells that allow them to live for so long. From there he discusses the ancient relationship between man and plants in which people used plant materials for medicine, food, shelter, fertilizer, cosmetics, clothing, paper products, and fuel. In addition the author presents some thoughts on how humans can use plants as an ally against modern day problems such as climate change.

Christopher Bird's The Secret Life of Plants: A Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Relations Between Plants and Man is a profound look at how plants deeply affect us on a physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual level. In his book, Christopher draws upon the latest research in cognitive science to explore how plants influence emotions such as joy, anger, fear, sadness and despair. His wide-ranging investigation includes the human mind-body connection with plants; their role in sustainable living; healing for all people; and the spiritual or mystical bond between man and plant life.

The Secret Life of Plants takes a fascinating look at the physical, emotional, and spiritual relations of plants with humans. Intertwining scientific research, philosophy, history, and personal experience in this account of the author's study tour to examine ancient signs of plant intelligence, Christopher Bird Peter Tompkins provides a great introduction for anyone interested in botany and the philosophical implications of our relationship with the natural world.