"This books significance is, in my opinion, threefold. First, it raises public consciousness about the coevolution and coupled processes of Earth and life-forms. Second, it outlines some big questions in geobiology that need further research. And third, the book highlights Earths precious and privileged place as a living planet and debunks the notion that we can easily colonize Mars. . . . Earth and Life presents a geoscience that is both vivid and vital for today's conversations about humanity's relationship with Earth."---Rasoul Sorkhabi, Science "A stimulating primer on how interactions between the planet's physical environment and living beings have shaped the world throughout time. . . . Knoll does an impressive job of lucidly explaining both geological and biological processes, providing necessary background without being pedantic. Readers will be informed and entertained." * Publishers Weekly * "A welcome look at the Earth as a single system of countless moving parts." * Kirkus Reviews * "[ A] delightful work. . . . Knolls long experience as a teacher most recently, as the Fisher Professor of Natural History at Harvard University is evident in every page of the book, both in his delight in the subject matter and his desire to share his joy with others. As well as being informative, it is also introspective, humorous, and at times personal. Earth and Life is well worth reading for anyone who wants to know how we got here and what might come next."---Jan Lee, Earth.org
