This book was a mix of personal story and climate change. Tidwell focuses on what was happening on his street and neighborhood, particularly the trees. The oaks dominated the streets, which had been thriving there for over a hundred years, and now were dying. Why? Tidwell finds out. It felt almost like a mystery the way it was laid out.

Overall the book was quite readable and didn’t get bogged down with too many facts and figures or scientific jargon. One aspect that had me give this book a better rating was the book went beyond the effects of climate change and included solutions. Tidwell explored what is being done now to help get us out of this mess from all the carbon-dioxide that is already in our atmosphere, and how to prevent it from getting worse. There was a heavy focus on one of his scientific neighbors who won an X-prize for his idea of tree sequestration. This was a new concept to me, so I didn’t mind the extra pages devoted to this one solution.

This book sounded really interesting but I've read enough to know that a book like this can go one of two ways, either fascinating or a tedious read. I was thrilled from page one when I realized this was going to be far from tedious and was absolutely fascinating. Tidwell a former freelance author turned climate activist, tracked the life and demise of trees in his neighborhood for one year. Beautifully written, excellent information delivered in a storytelling way, at times extremely touching while still being informative. Meeting the people he met throughout this year, on the pages of this book, felt like a privilege. Each chapter started with a very moving picture. Whether you're a tree lover, a tree hugger, a climate activist, pro eco-friendly, a naturalist or whatever, this is an excellent book!

This book was a fascinating study - a microcosm of how global warming is affecting us. It's interesting to see this from such a honed in scale. I work as an online ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher, and I have conversations with my students from all over the globe about climate change that mirror what Tidwell details in his book. Everywhere there are signs of us destroying our planet.

Tidwell did a great job bringing a big-picture issue and showing us a snapshot of how it affects us at a local level. The way to get people to understand and act is through story. Tidwell understands this. 5⭐

I received an advanced complimentary digital copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

The death of oak trees on Willow Avenue in Takoma Park led Tidwell to this well informed, thoughtful and thought provoking look at climate change. This isn't a screed, rather it uses trees, much beloved trees, to illustrate the issue. Tidwell incorporates others, notably Senator Jamie Raskin. This is both personal and big picture. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A valuable read.

very well written work about climate change and the impact it's having, as well as about the people who are working hard to fight it. 5 stars. tysm for the arc.

This book explores how one street on the outskirts of Washington D.C changes over the course of the year due of climate change. It was very informative about the current climate change crisis, exploring how scientists are trying to reverse the damage and how we as individuals can help. It was a great balance of information mixed with Tidwell’s personal experience.

“Thirty years ago, scientists and journalists had to travel to the Arctic or Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to see the beginning impacts of global warming up close. Three decades later…those impacts are everywhere.”

I wasn't sure how interesting this would be when I picked it up. Sometimes books like this delve so deeply into statistics and facts that I find it difficult to finish them.

I have to say Mike Tidwell did an excellent job with not only telling his story in in an interesting way, but he also made it personal sharing details about his own life.

We can only hope climate change deniers would pick up this book and actually give some thought to how they could help in their small or large ways to spread awareness and make changes in the way they live. Unfortunately, many think we need to drill in areas that are protected and live as if their kids will have a good future when they might not.

Thank you Netgalley and St Martin for the chance to read this very important book. .