A book of heart-stopping bravery and endurance, packed with astonishing—and sometimes gruesome—encounters with wild creatures. James Aldred is an old-school hero, and his thrilling recollections of a life of adventure driven by a love for trees will give you new reverence for the beauties and mysteries of the natural world.

The giant trees, described by James Aldred, are full of wonder and his fascinating book is a story of real adventure

A great read – incredible adventures and a dramatic new perspective from the arms of the world’s giants

Passionate and courageous, in his masterpiece of a memoir, James Aldred reminds us that the sweet green world around us is as alive as any creature--and trees are wondrous individuals with deep truths to tell. This is a book filled with beauty, suspense and revelation. I loved it!

[A] delightful, endlessly fascinating book

To leave the dank darkness of the jungle floor and travel up to the sunlight forest canopy is probably the natural world’s most exciting revelation. James Aldred’s wonderful book is as close as you will ever get to that experience, without risking the climb for yourself.

A heady blend of daredevil ascents with a reflective wonder at the beauty of these living climbing frames

A beautiful testament to the unique perspective offered by life high in the branches