Trees, like people, are resilient, resourceful and able to adapt to any environment. Geobiologist Hope Jaren, a three-time Fulbright Scholar, has been studying trees, seeds, flowers, and soil for more than 20 years and never ceases to be amazed at the amazing possibilities of plants. Her book, The Lab Girl, is the autobiography of a scientist who is in love with his work. The personal history of the author is interspersed with fascinating stories about the secret life of plants. Witty and captivating, Jaren talks about the thorny path of a researcher: about curiosity as the driving force of scientific thought, about long months of failure in trying to collect the necessary data, about the difficulties in obtaining funding, about the loyalty of those with whom you work together, and about the joy of scientific insight. This global bestseller, translated into several languages, will introduce you to amazing examples of resilience and give you a new perspective on the plant world.