Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm: Beyond the Doors of Perception into the Dreaming of Earth Paperback – 5 Jun. 2014

I just finished reading this book and I am already missing its company. Reading this book was like going on a journey, a journey deep inside myself and into the heart of the Earth. Honestly, I don't remember the last time a book captivated me like this one did. While reading it I felt like I was transported into another world, a world full of mystery and wonder, a world that seemed so far away from the mundane everyday-happenings around me and yet I knew that all this was taking part around me at this very moment. The book fills you with a sense of awe of being alive on this beautiful planet, it makes you feel like a child again, fascinated by the world and wanting to engage with it and explore it.Even though I have enjoyed this book immensely, I can't say that I agree with all of Stephen Buhner's opinions. At one point he states that the current state of the earth, the environmental destruction etc. is simply a "season" of the earth, part of a cycle. It is, according to him, "autumn" now and earth is decomposing and decaying, but spring will come again and all will be well again. Hm. I don't know, maybe I need to expand my mind, but to me, the environmental crisis that the earth is in at the moment isn't "natural" or "meant to be".Despite this, I would recommend this book without hesitation. It isn't for everyone though - if you are someone who believes that humans are "above" every other being on Earth and unwilling to change your thinking, this book will probably just upset you. You are, as Buhner sais, probably better off reading Dawkins.But for all those with an open heart and mind who feel a deep connection with the Earth and who know that we humans are only a small part of a much bigger story: Get this book and enjoy the journey!

Great Book, Very Interesting ...

Interesting book about how everything is connected. Learned quite a few facts that I did not know before about bacteria and plants. Good read

very technical and a mental gymnasium in places but all in all reasonably accessible. Great information and thought provoking read. Lots of Yes moments.

Mind blowingly Phenomenally amazingly brilliant.Hilarious and inspiring, I cant wait to read them all!

Very interesting book

amazing book...very in depth and first half is quite scientific..important reading

Precious information for an age that can't wait to go from human to artificial intelligence