After reading this I went into my backyard and literally hugged all my trees .. twice!! What a glorious story of love, life, persistence, science and at the heart of it all, her work relationship with the ever resilient Bill, her lab partner and best friend. If you haven't read this, do it. Then go hug all the trees you can find and maybe plant one, too! ❤️🌳🌱💚✌️ Brought to you by the letter L. #LitsyAtoZchallenge @BookishMarginalia