Interesting and well documented, excellent narration of audiobook. Will appeal to people interested in climate science, weather.

This memoir chronicles Dr. Shukla’s journey from the monsoon-soaked fields of rural India to the forefront of climate science. Born into a world devoid of electricity and formal education, he attended classes held in a cow shed, a humble beginning that belies his future contributions to meteorology.

Dr. Shukla is credited with extending the range of weather forecasting beyond the ten-day limit, a feat that has undoubtedly saved countless lives and livelihoods. His work on dynamical seasonal prediction has transformed our understanding of climate variability, allowing for more accurate predictions of weather-induced natural disasters.

The memoir is a blend of personal narrative and scientific discourse, offering insights into the life of a man whose work allows us to feed more people, save lives, and hold on to hope in a warming world.

In sum, “A Billion Butterflies” is a a testament to the power of intellect and perseverance in the face of adversity, and a reminder of the profound impact that one individual can have on our understanding of the natural world. It was an enlightening read but I will say the narration threw me off with the voice. I often read memoirs narrated by the author themselves and I believe I was expecting that or someone of his culture. Nevertheless, it was an informative piece.

A Million Butterflies (A Life in Climate and Chaos Theory) by Dr. Jagadish Shukla
Audio Version
Overall Grade: A-
Information: A-
Writing/Organization: B+
Narration: B+
Best Aspect: Excellent information on climate that for the most part is easy to understand for a non-scientist.
Worst Aspect: Would have like more personal memoir stories just because they were interest not because they didn’t exist.
Recommend: Yes