Entangled Life

Summary

A biologist's exploration of the world of fungi, written for general readers curious about an often-overlooked kingdom of life. Sheldrake guides readers through mycorrhizal networks beneath forests, lichens that survive in extreme environments, and psychoactive mushrooms that have shaped human culture, drawing on his own research and that of colleagues. He argues that fungi unsettle tidy categories of individuality and intelligence, inviting a rethink of how life on Earth is organized.