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Fascinating facts, trivia, and stories celebrating nature and the magnificent life of trees and their invaluable place in our lives, including beautiful, full-color photographs throughout.When was the last time you spent time outside? The space between your front door and your car doesn't count. Nature holds incredible power to soothe our spirits, calm our minds, and open us up to creativity, if we can unplug long enough to step away from our screens and embrace it. And while they say you can't see the forest for the trees, they play perhaps the leading role in our enjoyment of the outdoors. In the Company of Trees helps you rediscover your own connection to the world outside, with over 195 quotes, facts, and stories honoring trees from across the world and in our own back yards alike.
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A native of the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, Andrea grew up climbing all the trees in her yard and hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway. She has been practicing yoga and meditation for more than a decade and leads weekly meditation sessions in the tradition of John Main, OSB. Her interest in blending mindful and contemplative practices with nature led her into the woods of Central New Jersey where she has practiced forest bathing for the past two years. Her husband and three lively sons provide a constant source of joy and inspiration.
