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The Forest Unseen by David George Haskell — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Forest Unseen

by David George Haskell

A biologist watches one square meter of Tennessee forest for a year. Attention as science and as devotion; Pulitzer finalist.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Watch one place.
  2. Small is vast.
  3. Patience reveals.

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