What a fabulous, fabulous book! Written by a sailor and pilot in a conversational tone, the information and knowledge is mind blowing, written with wit and helpful illustrations. No exaggerating...this book is life changing to people like me with a deep interest in weather. My dad was a weather man who phoned in precipitation and temperatures to the local weather radio station and enjoyed weather watching. As a master gardener who gardens and weather watches in the warm Mediterranean and frigid Saskatchewan, this book is eye opening.

From the origin of the fascinating word "forecast" and clouds to microclimates and sun pockets to dew and forensic meteorology, I learned a LOT. So many things stand out in my mind but it would take many pages to describe them so will list a few...birds flying get bigger as the day grows older, humid blankets, virga, contrails, gap winds, wind bulge and rare eyebrow clouds. In my home in Croatia on cold clear days we can see the Alps and now I know why! Our Bora is mentioned, too. So are gardening zones which are important (in Saskatchewan it is a measly 2a but thankfully in Croatia a lovely 9). I'm also a nature nut and forager so was thrilled to read about the role of animals, fungi and trees (huge impact). Can't wait to mindfully stand beneath various tree species during rain. The Seven Golden Patterns are so useful. I found myself making copious notes and looking at clouds for practice. So many aha! moments. So many cloud/storm photographs to scrutinize, this time with knowledge!

Anyone interested in weather (who isn't?) ought to read this brilliant book. I could not possibly recommend it enough.

My sincere thank you to The Experiment and NetGalley for the privilege of reading the early eARC of this revolutionary, thoughtfully-written book. I will be buying the hard copy when it comes out!