Lab Girl

I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway, but the opinions in my review are my own and not based on that.

I wasn't entirely sure I would enjoy this book since it is the story of a scientist and her work in a lab studying trees and plants. But I was very wrong. This was a wonderful read. I learned many things along the way that fascinated me about nature and the world around me and I will never look at a tree the same way. For instance, did you know the seed of a hackberry tree is surrounded by a white lattice work to protect it, and is made of opal?

That's not the only gem in this book, however, Hope Jahren weaves a fascinating story of her relationship with her lab partner Bill and her life coping with her own Bi-Polar disorder. Her description of a manic episode is the best I have ever read! Her entire book is laced with humour and is very readable and easy to relate to.