A competing title to the bestselling BRAIDING SWEETGRASS - a fascinating insight into the
Amazon rainforest from scientist and peruivan-born explorer Dr Rosa Espinoza. "An emotional
personal journey that makes you feel like you’re living this connection with the Amazon
alongside Dr Rosa. The way she describes everything hits every sense and builds an internal
excitement if not slight trepidation to make this trip with her. I love the way the scientific
explanations begin each chapter and allow a deeper understanding of how the amazon is deeply
part of who we are." Isabella Blake-Thomas (Actress Bee: wild ambassador) “In The Spirit of
the Rainforest Indigenous wisdom and scientific curiosity come together to show us how to
reconnect with the natural world in holistic meaningful ways.” – Dr. Jessica Hernandez “a
remarkable storyteller which she showcases in her phenomenal debut filled with traditional
wisdom scientific explorations and transformational connections.” – MS magazine “ The Spirit
of the Rainforest sweeps you into an unforgettable journey where an explorer’s insatiable
curiosity becomes a bridge between Indigenous wisdom and scientific discovery. With luminous
storytelling it reveals how even the rainforest’s tiniest creatures can hold the keys to
understanding and protecting our living planet. It’s a pulse-quickening ride that will leave
you awed by nature’s brilliance and hungry to protect it." – Ariel Waldman Before you step
into the jungle there are a few things you need to know... Join scientist Dr Rosa Vasquez
Espinoza as she uncovers one of the most unexplored regions on the planet. Dr Rosa is no
stranger to the Amazon. Growing up with the rainforest as her back garden she learnt the
lessons of the rainforest from her grandmother a native healer in natural medicine. She went
on to pursue a classical education in science gaining a PhD in the US but has always been
pulled back to the heart of the Amazon. As a leading biologist in her field Rosa continues to
explore the region through a unique blend of scientific inquiry and ancient insight. In this
debut you' ll learn about Dr Rosa' s journeys in the Amazon: her treacherous encounters
with a boiling river her conservation work with stingless bees her experience of taking
ayahuasca as a natural psychedelic - and all the amazing biodiversity of the rainforest. At
the heart of Rosa' s expedition is her passion to combine science with the indigenous
knowledge of the Amazon. She shares her experience of learning from the indigenous communities
that she visits and shows what they have to teach us - stretching beyond the realm scientific
knowledge. Here Rosa learns the most important lessons in how to reconnect to the natural world
- and in turn will teach us to do the same. In this book Rosa celebrates the richness of
Amazonian culture the wonders of biodiversity and the enduring spiritual connections between
humanity and the natural world.
