{"product_id":"tree-my-encounters-with-trees-isbn-9780063443464","title":"Tree: My Encounters with Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Japanese classic, \u003ci\u003eTree \u003c\/i\u003einvites us to foster peace in our lives by connecting with trees.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherry blossom, hinoki, ezo spruce. Persimmon, maple, cypress. The trees of Japan are wondrous emblems of beauty that cast a spell on those who venture to its unique landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a child, Aya Kōda realized they were more than mere objects of beauty. Gifted a sapling by her father, she discovered that we depend on trees as much as they do on us. Markers of time passing, they clear the air and regenerate our earth – while we are responsible to care for their future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing her travels around Japan, as she witnesses landslides, lumber and forests of falling ash, \u003ci\u003eTree\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful series of essays that contemplate the most distinctive and eternal features of our natural world. A modern classic translated for the first time, Kōda’s voice echoes down the generations, to remind us that trees hold a mirror to what we cherish on earth, and what we choose to leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatured in Wim Winders’ Oscar-nominated film \u003ci\u003ePerfect Days \u003c\/i\u003eand now in English for the first time, translated from Japanese by Charlotte Goff.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"An intimate invitation to glimpse the essence of life through dialogues with trees across Japan. In a rich collage of words, this English edition captures the emotional depth of this Japanese classic.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAzumi Uchitani, author of Yoshuku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Tantalizing, inquisitive and personal. \u003ci\u003eTree\u003c\/i\u003e transported me to fascinating Japanese landscapes: wild forests, remote islands, rugged mountains, and in each I was enchanted by trees.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul Wood, author of Tree Hunting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful book that was ahead of its time and is now timeless.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTristan Gooley, author of How to Read a Tree\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Despite being born over a century ago, Aya Koda’s prose remains remarkably fresh today. I believe this is because she never ceased to observe keenly, listen attentively, and think for herself: surely the most vital qualities for a writer and for any human.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHiromi Kawakami, author of Strange Weather in Tokyo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588076646629,"sku":"NP9780063443464","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/tree-my-encounters-with-trees-isbn-9780063443464","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}