Book Review: What I Learned From the Trees

What I Learned from the Trees

by L.E. Bowman

Pub Date 21 Sep 2021

Button Poetry, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members’ Titles

Health, Mind & Body | Poetry

I am reviewing a copy of What I Learned From the Trees through Button Poetry, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) and NetGalley:

What I Learned from the Trees is a collection of poetry dealing with the intricate relationship between humans and nature, and how these often overlooked, everyday interactions affect us as individuals, families, and communities.

With a backbone rooted in primordial imagery and allegory, and a focus on how the growing disconnect with our own wants, needs, and fears creates deeper divides in our relationships, this collection is very relevant to today’s society and the struggles we face with the ever-expanding detachment between humans and the natural world.

This collection of poetry makes you ask Aren’t all living creatures seeking a notable existence? A deep sense of belonging? Of relevance? Of purpose? Of love? How often do we yearn for these wants, yet fight the vulnerability it takes to reach them? Why do we so clearly seek each other, yet refuse to reach out our hands?

I give What I Learned From the Trees Four out of five stars!

Happy Reading!