I highly recommend Overstory. Richard Powers is a phenomenal writer who brings crucial issues up (in this case the importance and astonishing connectedness of trees and our place in nature) by weaving a truly intricate set of tales together under one cover. I have just started Playground, his recent book about the oceans and nature - I had to put it down after page 5 because I'm so uber busy right now orchestrating a move across the country, and with his books, they are page turners that for me I just can't put down once I start. Once we get out West I'll crack it open and tell my husband 'see you in a few days'....
If you're digging on "Overstory," you have to read "Finding the Mother Tree: Uncovering the Wisdom and Intelligence of the Forest," by Suzanne Simard, the scientist upon whom Patricia Westerford is based.
Another is "Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures," by Merlin Sheldrake.
I’m going to read The Overstory! Like you Dan, I’ve only been reading dharma books. For years now. Time to reintroduce novels into my life. Tons of gratitude being sent your way. ❤️
Overstory is such a fantastic book. Caddo Lake is one of my favorite places to camp, hike, bird and bike. Really cool state park if you're in the area. 🏕️ Curious to see if the story has the moody vibe of the actual place. Thanks Dan.
I’m looking forward to seeing you all on Monday! I live in Florida but I’ll use any excuse to spend a long weekend in NYC, and the meditation event works perfectly 🩵
I can’t tell you how many times since I’ve been a subscriber that you will list a movie or TV show that I didn’t have the patience to give it a chance. Yet you give such an in depth patient viewer perspective. And then I will go back and try it a second time. That’s going to be the case with Caddo Lake.
ha! i don't actually think of myself as patient-- at least not as a consumer of cultural content. i tend to cut and run quite quickly if it doesn't grab me. (you should see the long list of stuff i DON'T recommend...)
Dan, heads up that Richard Powers, the author of the Overstory, has a new book out and it’s fantastic. Also about nature and a little bit shorter than Overstory. Happy Friday!
I going to look for that book. Thanks for the tip, Dan. Ok LOVE me some Key and Peele. My husband and I have to have a dose of them once in a while. The Obama Anger Translator ones and Soul Food are my faves among others. Now I have to rewatch and laugh and laugh. 😂
i love all of the clips you reference. plus: the substitute teacher! the football players saying their names! so many good ones. and the joy is in the rewatching, yes...
I highly recommend Overstory. Richard Powers is a phenomenal writer who brings crucial issues up (in this case the importance and astonishing connectedness of trees and our place in nature) by weaving a truly intricate set of tales together under one cover. I have just started Playground, his recent book about the oceans and nature - I had to put it down after page 5 because I'm so uber busy right now orchestrating a move across the country, and with his books, they are page turners that for me I just can't put down once I start. Once we get out West I'll crack it open and tell my husband 'see you in a few days'....
The Overstory is one of my favorite books.
Looking forward to Monday Dan. And I will get the book! Sounds great!
If you're digging on "Overstory," you have to read "Finding the Mother Tree: Uncovering the Wisdom and Intelligence of the Forest," by Suzanne Simard, the scientist upon whom Patricia Westerford is based.
Another is "Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures," by Merlin Sheldrake.
I’m going to read The Overstory! Like you Dan, I’ve only been reading dharma books. For years now. Time to reintroduce novels into my life. Tons of gratitude being sent your way. ❤️
Overstory is such a fantastic book. Caddo Lake is one of my favorite places to camp, hike, bird and bike. Really cool state park if you're in the area. 🏕️ Curious to see if the story has the moody vibe of the actual place. Thanks Dan.
It’s definitely moody
I’m looking forward to seeing you all on Monday! I live in Florida but I’ll use any excuse to spend a long weekend in NYC, and the meditation event works perfectly 🩵
I read The Overstory back when you recommended it on TPH (Thanks!) and absolutely loved it. It also got me into mixing a novel or 2 into my reading.
I have had the Overstory on my bookcase for decades! I will now read it finally. Thanks for the recommendation.
I can’t tell you how many times since I’ve been a subscriber that you will list a movie or TV show that I didn’t have the patience to give it a chance. Yet you give such an in depth patient viewer perspective. And then I will go back and try it a second time. That’s going to be the case with Caddo Lake.
ha! i don't actually think of myself as patient-- at least not as a consumer of cultural content. i tend to cut and run quite quickly if it doesn't grab me. (you should see the long list of stuff i DON'T recommend...)
Dan, heads up that Richard Powers, the author of the Overstory, has a new book out and it’s fantastic. Also about nature and a little bit shorter than Overstory. Happy Friday!
i have yet to read it, but will now order, thx!
Please order your book from your favorite Indy bookstore! Thank you from all independent bookstores in the US :). Please don’t feed the big A machine!
I going to look for that book. Thanks for the tip, Dan. Ok LOVE me some Key and Peele. My husband and I have to have a dose of them once in a while. The Obama Anger Translator ones and Soul Food are my faves among others. Now I have to rewatch and laugh and laugh. 😂
i love all of the clips you reference. plus: the substitute teacher! the football players saying their names! so many good ones. and the joy is in the rewatching, yes...
Key and Peele are hilarious! Love those guys.
When will you do a meditation retreat on the West Coast?
Still working on that! But it’s definitely on the radar.