Summary of The Overstory

The Overstory is a book about the powerful connection between humans and the natural world - a story of activism, survival, and hope. The novel follows the intertwining stories of nine characters whose lives are brought together by their love of trees and their desire to protect and preserve forests. These nine people have vastly different backgrounds: two activist university professors, a reclusive scientist, a decorated soldier, an immigrant artist, a software engineer, an environmental activist, an up-and-coming adolescent, and a beekeeper. Despite their differences, their commitment to preserving the forests and fighting against deforestation brings them together. Through the interconnected stories, the novel looks at the larger picture of how people and the environment are deeply connected and how protecting and preserving the environment is an essential part of our human story. The novel offers inspiring stories of courage, survival, and hope, and a powerful call to action to fight against deforestation.