Being An Oak is a captivating biography of a single oak tree spanning over two centuries. Through the eyes of biodiversity expert Laurent Tillon, who discovered the majestic Quercus in his travels, this dazzling narrative reveals the hidden dramas of one tree's life—from its germination in 1780 to its adaptation in our changing world. Far more than a nature story, Being An Oak unveils the intricate web of relationships that sustain the tree: the delicate alliances between plants and animals, the fierce battles between insects, birds and fungi, and the ecological richness that surrounds us all. Tillon's tree-eyed perspective offers a wholly original approach to understanding life on earth. Beautifully translated by award-winning translator Jessica Moore, this is ecology writing at its most enchanting and profound.