Trees, like people, are persistent, inventive and able to adapt to any conditions. Geobiologist Hope Jaren, a three-time Fulbright Scholar, has been studying trees, seeds, flowers, and soil for more than 20 years and is continually amazed by the amazing capabilities of plants. Her book “Girl from the Laboratory” is the autobiography of a scientist who is in love with his work. The author’s personal story is interspersed with fascinating stories about the secret life of plants. In a witty and exciting way, 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. The global bestseller, translated into several languages, will introduce you to amazing examples of resilience and allow you to take a fresh look at the world of plants.