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The Tree Climber's Guide
- Narrated by: Jack Cooke
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
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Publisher's Summary
‘After I finished this book I alarmed my family by going into the garden and climbing the apple tree.’ – Damian Whitworth, The Times
‘One of the publishing sensations of the year … For anyone who has ever felt a little overwhelmed in a big city, or wanted to step out of the rat race for an hour or two, Jack Cooke will be something of an inspiration.’ – Robert Hardman, Daily Mail
A wonderful cocktail of engaging writing, beautiful illustration and heartfelt appreciation for the natural world. An essential oddity for any book collection.
In this charming, witty and exquisitely illustrated companion, Jack Cooke explores the city through its canopy; teetering on the edge of an oak’s branches, scurrying up a Scots pine, spying views from the treetops that few have ever had the chance to see. He takes us through the parks, over the canals and rivers and into secret gardens on his journey sometimes only ten foot above the street.
Part guidebook, part meditation on the consolations of nature, The Tree Climber’s Guide is as uniquely odd, alluring and motley as the trees themselves. It is a journey into the tangle of bark and branches that surround us all and a welcome reminder that the best things in life are free – they just sometimes require a step in the right direction.
Critic Reviews
‘Wonderful. I agree with so much of what Jack has to say – about trees, risk, being more child-like, and seeking out pockets of peace even in our cities.’ – Alastair Humphreys, author of Microadventures
‘After I finished this book I alarmed my family by going into the garden and climbing the apple tree.’ – Damian Whitworth, The Times
‘One of the publishing sensations of the year … For anyone who has ever felt a little overwhelmed in a big city, or wanted to step out of the rat race for an hour or two, Jack Cooke will be something of an inspiration.’ – Robert Hardman, Daily Mail
‘His descriptions are a joy to read, encapsulating the simple pleasures and the challenges of scaling a tree. 'A dendritic delight' – Londonist
‘Beautifully written and beautifully illustrated… his joy and wonder as he views the city from his bird's-eye vantage point are infectious. So much so, that on my way home from work, I found myself eyeing up trees and thinking, if only I could get a leg up. An absolute delight.’ – Catherine Small, The Irish News
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- Penelope Hood
- 19-10-2024
A joyful journey through London
I loved the arborial perspective on a city I've known for more than 70 years. I was never a tree climber but my husband was (and still is when he thinks i won't chide him for being a geriatric risk taker). The clever chapter construction sliced and diced the well researched topic without ever feeling repetitive. The written English is beautiful. The metaphors and other figures of speech are used artfully. I often smiled at an elegant allusion. The narrating voice was delightful. I know that I would love to meet Jack. His tone is always gentle and respectful of living things. Because of him, I find myself looking at trees with new eyes. I assess their climb-ability. I simply wonder at them. Thank you Jack.
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