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Julie BordeninThe ShortformGreen Beginnings in ‘The Overstory’Part Two: Growth — Planting with care, nurturing with loveJul 201Jul 201
Julie BordeninThe ShortformMetaphors in ‘The Overstory’Some seem silly, but still convey profound truthsJul 3Jul 3
Julie BordeninThe ShortformPathways in ‘The Overstory’Fascinated with the workings of the mind, I love the concept that neural pathways can be altered, even for thoughts and habits that feel…Jun 291Jun 291
Julie BordeninThe ShortformThe Landscape of Literature in ‘The Overstory’Richard Powers weaves literary allusions into pivotal scenes of this novel.Jun 10Jun 10
Julie BordeninThe ShortformWhat Do You Say to a Bear?Mimi Ma is a main character in The Overstory. Her father Winston is memorable in his own right.May 281May 281
Julie BordeninThe ShortformAs History Unfolds, A Tree GrowsIn three paragraphs on page 81 of The Overstory, Richard Powers guides his readers through the 300-year history of the banyan tree that…May 20May 20
Julie BordeninThe ShortformAdam Appich in ‘The Overstory’This is the twelfth installment in my series of mini tributes to The Overstory, and it’s time for a recap. A roll call of the book’s…May 13May 13