Richard Powers's Overstory: Chapter Summary
In Richard Powers book “Overstory” more precisely the chapter “Patricia Westerford”. This literary piece concentrates on the life of Dr. Patricia Westerford, a scientist who across her life has had a great deal of challenges, ranging from being physically impaired to how a woman in a male dominated industry is being criticized for her scientific work. Despite facing many challenges in her life and career, this is how Patricia overcomes and grows from the challenges. This scientist grows from these experiences by learning to adapt to the field, by persisting through the lows of her career and with her strong bond with trees and nature. In this story, Patricia's first struggle starts when she publishes her groundbreaking findings that reflect