Nature's Allies opened my eyes up to conservationists whom I've known, but quite a few whom I didn't. Each chapter gives a biography of each of the featured eight conservationists that could, easily, be pared down a bit further. I found it difficult to stay engaged, as the narrative is fairly dry, but was appreciative to learn about the achievements of each person.

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to listen to Nielsen talk in person about a few of the conservationists in his book earlier this year. His passion and the dedication that he put into each biography was very evident. It took a hot minute to actually get around to reading the book, but I can definitely say it was the best collection of biographies I've ever read. This generally isn't my genre of choice, but it was wonderful to read such in-depth, well-presented biographies of a diverse range of conservationists.

Take your time with Nielsen's Nature's Allies. A well-written volume of bios about those who have dedicated their lives to conservation, and what made them standout enough to be noticed by the world. And hell, it may even make you rethink how you treat nature.

Take your time with Nielsen's Nature's Allies. A well-written volume of bios about those who have dedicated their lives to conservation, and what made them standout enough to be noticed by the world. And hell, it may even make you rethink how you treat nature.