This was quite the interesting read. I listened to the audiobook of this one and followed along in the hardcover. It was really interesting. I never really thought of something like a seed bank, but it makes a lot of sense. If I’m recalling correctly there are a lot of heirloom seeds that are becoming more popular because of places like this. I’m sure that there are seeds that we are using today that originated from this very seed bank, and that is quite the feat. I never really thought of seeds as being part of science, because well, I’d never thought of them that way. This book made me realize that it is quite interesting science, and there is actually a lot to it, more than I ever thought. The scientists in this book went through so much to ensure that the seeds lived on, it’s truly a miraculous thing. The pacing of this book was a little uneven, but in the grand scheme of things it worked. I think because I was able to listen to the slower parts on audio and speed it up a little.

If you are looking for an interesting nonfiction that will make you rethink what you know about seeds, then check this book out.


Thank you so much to @scribnerbooks for sending me a gifted copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.