Is a River Alive?

In Is a River Alive?, bestselling author Robert Macfarlane embarks on a transformative journey that reimagines rivers as living entities deserving recognition and respect. Through vivid travel writing, he explores the diverse ecosystems of Ecuador's cloud-forests, India’s polluted lagoons, and Canada’s wild rivers, while intertwining reflections on a local chalk stream that has accompanied him throughout his life. This thought-provoking work invites listeners to connect with the profound relationship between humanity and nature, challenging perspectives on the future of our rivers and the ecosystems they support.