Instant Digital Gift Cards 💌
Christmas Gift Guide Gift Guide
Christmas Delivery Delivery
Store Hours Store Hours
Gift Cards Gift Cards

Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

City of Trees

Essays on Life, Death and the Need for a Forest
By Sophie Cunningham
0.0 (0 reviews)
4.15 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 254 ratings, 49 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
City of Trees by Sophie Cunningham explores the intricate connection between humans and trees across various landscapes and cultures. Through engaging narratives and personal reflections, the author delves into the historic and contemporary significance of trees, highlighting both their beauty and their importance in the face of environmental challenges. This thought-provoking journey offers insight into how trees shape our world and withstand the pressures of modern life.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2200
Elsewhere:
$2400
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by how nature, particularly trees, can shape urban environments and human experiences. This narrative beautifully entwines personal reflection and environmental exploration, offering insights into how trees impact city life and societal attitudes towards nature. If you appreciate a blend of science, history, and personal narrative, this book could be a compelling read for you.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

City of Trees

A rich and insightful collection of personal essays about life, death and our connection to the environment from bestselling Australian author Sophie Cunningham now in a new format edition

A rich and insightful collection of personal essays about life, death and our connection to the environment from bestselling Australian author Sophie Cunningham now available in a new format edition.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

How do we take in the beauty of our planet while processing the losses? What trees can survive in the city? Which animals can survive in the wild? How do any of us—humans, animals, trees—find a forest we can call home?

In these moving, thought-provoking essays, Sophie Cunningham considers the meaning of trees and our love of them. She chronicles the deaths of both her fathers and the survival of P-22, a mountain lion in Griffith Park, Los Angeles; contemplates the loneliness of Ranee, the first elephant in Australia; celebrates the iconic eucalyptus and explores its international status as an invasive species.

City of Trees is a powerful collection of nature, travel, and memoir writing set in the context of global climate change. It meanders through, circles around, and sometimes faces head-on the most pressing issues of the day. It never loses sight of the trees.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Sophie Cunningham's City of Trees receives praise for its evocative and poignant essays that blend the personal with the political, exploring themes of environmental loss and hope. Critics highlight her ability to make readers reflect deeply on climate change while sharing intimate encounters with nature. The book is noted for its evocative prose, which draws readers into the beauty and complexity of trees and the natural world, offering both a meditative and revelatory experience.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922268846

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 January 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

Collections

Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature Sophie Cunningham

About the Author

Sophie Cunningham is the author of six books including City of Trees, Geography, Bird and Warning: The Story of Cyclone Tracy. She is a former publisher and editor and is now an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University’s Non/fiction Lab. In 2019 Sophie Cunningham was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her contributions to literature.

Also by Sophie Cunningham

View all

More from Science & Nature

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.