The Secret Life of Plants

A Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Relations Between Plants and Man
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The Secret Life of Plants by Peter Tompkins explores the fascinating world of plant intelligence and interconnectivity. It delves into the interactions plants have with humans and their environment, discussing scientific experiments and anecdotal evidence that suggest plants possess awareness, emotions, and insights. This book combines elements of science, philosophy, and spirituality to present a thought-provoking perspective on the plant world.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the idea that plants possess senses, emotions, and even the ability to communicate with humans. With fascinating concepts that blend science with a touch of spirituality, it inspires a deeper appreciation and connection to nature, making it an enlightening read for those interested in self-help and personal growth through a botanical perspective.

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The Secret Life of Plants

Shares startling scientific discoveries concerning the way in which plants adapt, survive, and communicate.

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"Once in a while you find a book that stuns you. Its scope leaves you breathless. This is such a book." β€” John White, San Francisco Chronicle

Explore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. 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.

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.

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Reviews for The Secret Life of Plants describe it as a provocative and breathtaking work that explores the possibility of plant sentience. Its extraordinary claims blend scientific facts with mystical insights, capturing the imagination and challenging conventional scientific thought. The book is praised for its grand scope and is lauded as both fascinating and filled with surprising information.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780060915872

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 March 1989

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperPerennial

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Peter Tompkins is the author with Christopher Bird, of the phenomenal bestseller The Secret Life of Plants. His other books include The Secrets of the Great Pyramid and Secrets of the Soul.

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