#and we're constantly destroying trees for our own selfish purposes

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A quote from this book that honestly made me tear up: (a woman is talking to the trees)

"Thank you for the tools. The chests. The decking. The clothes closets. The paneling... thank you for all these gifts you have given." And still not knowing how to stop, she adds, "We're sorry. We didn't know how hard it is for you to grow back."

#it's about how humans exploit nature and it's resources #and we're constantly destroying trees for our own selfish purposes #and this book is literally making me EMOTIONAL because of how selfish we can be 😢😭 #books #book #bookworm #book review #literature aesthetics #bookish #bookstagram #bookblr #booklover #books and libraries #the Overstory #richard powers #studyblr #dark academia #dark academia aesthetic #light academic aesthetic #light academia #cottagecore #study hard #study notes #trees #environment #english lit student #english literature #quotes