Geobiologist Hope Jahren invites readers into her life immersed in the natural world with 'Lab Girl,' a heartfelt memoir that traverses the intimate corridors of her childhood laboratories, the rugged terrains of field trips, and the sanctity of her scientific discoveries. Hope recreates her journey from a young girl playing in her father's lab in rural Minnesota to cementing her reputation as a formidable scientist. Alongside her is Bill, a loyal colleague and best friend, who accompanies her through the triumphs and turmoils of academic life. With lyrical prose, Jahren shares her unyielding passion for botany and how the intersection of work and love has the power to move mountains, both metaphorically and literally, revealing the profound connections between the growth of plants and human perseverance.