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By: NELS 002
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2025-06-24 10:05:34 |
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Wonderful important book - respects and honours both science and traditional wisdom. |
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By: INVER 002
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2025-02-26 11:48:01 |
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Important book that was very readable. Good to have as a 'dip into' on the bookshelf. |
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By: DUNED 039
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2025-01-15 10:14:21 |
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A very interesting read. We all enjoyed it despite its title. |
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By: AUCK 058
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2024-12-18 12:52:04 |
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Opinion was varied on this one - some didn't read it, some read parts, and others read it all and thought it was excellent. Ideas on soil care and scientific justification were compelling. |
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By: NAP 005
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2024-10-10 15:31:09 |
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All the group felt they'd learned a lot and it led to an interesting discussion on many of the topics the author raised. It was very well-written so readers (including those without a scientific background) could understand the many issues raised. It had a good index but others noticed there were footnotes through the text but no list of of references. Unfortunately we all missed the part where it says that these are available online at Murdoch Books. This was a first for us but expect it will become more common in the future. |
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By: PICT 005
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2024-08-26 12:19:53 |
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We all found this book very accessibly written and we enjoyed a dynamic discussion about soil, from composition to composting. The issue of soil poverty was sobering and challenging. |
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By: CHCH 527
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2024-08-01 07:46:10 |
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Most of our group were unable to finish the book - finding it too technical and dry . An important topic - but lacked good editing. |
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By: RICH 010
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2024-07-04 12:04:09 |
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We all enjoyed the book and felt we learned a lot. The science in the book was presented in an interesting and accessible way and we are all trying to make changes to maximise the health of our soil. We are fascinated by the ideas of the complexity of the soil biome and that diversity is what we need to strive for. |
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By: PICT 002
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2024-06-17 12:10:47 |
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Superlatives came thick and fast for this book. So much good sense and information. Some struggled with the technical aspects but all enjoyed it. The result was an in-depth discussion and a great deal of learning. The notes and questions were particularly good. |
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By: MAST 008
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2024-03-06 11:28:35 |
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Most of the group read this and really appreciated the kind of knowledge they gained. We had a good discussion about the N.Z. environment. |
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By: NELS 044
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2024-01-11 15:00:53 |
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We found this to be a real eyeopener to the complex and fascinating life found in our soil. Although the scientific detail was quite dense, the writing was engaging and thought provoking. It certainly gives us positive ideas for helping to "save the planet". A recommended read. |
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By: TEKUI 002
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2024-01-10 12:35:17 |
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This was of great interest to nearly all members - we are changing our habits re gardening, and more than one of us is buying their own copy of the book. |
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By: TAIH 002
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2023-10-16 12:26:55 |
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A very valuable book! Was very informative, very readable, credible, and covered a wide range of scientific research. Well written - one didn't need to be a scientist to follow what he was talking about, but would have appeal to scientists as well because it was well backed up with citations... |
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By: TAIH 002
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2023-10-16 11:32:47 |
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A great book, so interesting and informative - everyone should read it!! This is the first time our group has given a rating of 5 out of 5!! Amazing depth of scientific research and solutions offered. Needs to be taught in schools and in the media. |
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By: COROM 002
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2023-09-13 12:37:32 |
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We found this book sobering, extending, very informative, and found it difficult to say what was the most surprising fact we learned; there were so many! Our enriched understanding of soil and the way it should be treated left us inspired, and hopeful for the earth's future. Very good questions and notes by Darryl. |
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By: CHCH 522
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2023-07-17 12:56:34 |
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Not an easy read. Needed a good editor. One member didn't attempt it, while another only read some. Three thought it good to have read. Learned a lot about soil. |
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By: PALMN 002
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2023-07-13 13:06:34 |
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Comments included - "Fascinating, learnt a lot... surprised what enjoyable reading 'Soil' was. I bought copies... good to recognise the role of soil in climate change... very enthused by the book...well described/explained...one of our best books!" |
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By: WHITBY 003
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2023-05-18 13:28:10 |
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A fascinating topic. The writing style polarised readers more than the topic as it was sometimes repetitive, sometimes too general, or too detailed. But he did make the science very readable. It succeeded in in exciting us all on the relevance in our daily lives though. |
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By: NGARB 001
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2023-05-18 09:45:45 |
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Most people "dipped in and out" of this book. Some didn't read it at all. We had a very interesting discussion. |
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