Trees yearn to tell us many things. They want to tell us stories about the land, water, humans, animals, weather, and time, and they also want to share their own experiences of joy and sorrow. Trees tell stories, but only to those who know how to read them. In *How to Read a Tree*, author Gully reveals the hidden clues of trees: the secrets of their branches, bark, trunk, flowers, and stumps. Understanding them allows us to decipher the life story of a tree and learn to find our way in nature. If you see a distinct white line on a leaf, it indicates the presence of water nearby. Soon, you will see a river. If you see a cluster of low, tender branches at the base of the trunk, it indicates the tree is in serious trouble. Besides the dense branches on the south side, the color of the leaves and the roots can also guide us.
树木渴望告诉我们很多事情。它们既想告诉我们关于土地、水分、人类、动物、天气和时间的故事，也想同我们分享它们自身所经历的痛苦与喜悦。树会讲故事，但只讲给那些知道如何阅读的人听。在《如何阅读一棵树》一书中，作家古利为我们揭示了树木隐藏的线索：树的枝叶、树皮、树干、花朵以及树桩的密语。读懂它们，就能读懂树木的生命故事，学会寻找自然的方向。如果你在树叶上看到一条明显的白线，这表明附近有水源。过不了多久，你就会看到河流。如果你在树干底部看到一堆低矮的嫩枝，这表明树木遇到了大麻烦。除了南侧浓密的树枝，树叶的颜色、树根也能为我们指引方向。
树木渴望告诉我们很多事情。它们既想告诉我们关于土地、水分、人类、动物、天气和时间的故事，也想同我们分享它们自身所经历的痛苦与喜悦。树会讲故事，但只讲给那些知道如何阅读的人听。在《如何阅读一棵树》一书中，作家古利为我们揭示了树木隐藏的线索：树的枝叶、树皮、树干、花朵以及树桩的密语。读懂它们，就能读懂树木的生命故事，学会寻找自然的方向。如果你在树叶上看到一条明显的白线，这表明附近有水源。过不了多久，你就会看到河流。如果你在树干底部看到一堆低矮的嫩枝，这表明树木遇到了大麻烦。除了南侧浓密的树枝，树叶的颜色、树根也能为我们指引方向。
