An enchanting and joyous exploration of life and creativity at the geographical edges of the modern world. Who is a provincial? In this subversive book, Sumana Roy assembles a striking cast of writers, artists, filmmakers, cricketers, tourist guide...

"I was tired of speed. I wanted to live tree time". So writes Sumana Roy at the start of "How I Became a Tree", her captivating, adventurous, and self-reflective vision of what it means to be human in the natural world. Drawn to trees' wisdom, thei...