About the Book: From the sacred stones of Stonehenge to Petra’s rose‑red facades, from sweeping mountain peaks to minute grains of sand, rocks have deeply shaped human existence. Anjana Khatwa, an award‑winning earth scientist and TV presenter, devoted her life to geology. In richly poetic prose she shows not only how rocks have been sculpted over eons, but also how they have shaped us. Alternating between modern science and ancient lore, Khatwa leads us on a thrilling journey through deep time—from volcanic fury in the Andes to the rugged Dorset coastline—while honouring Indigenous stories that animate the land. She reveals how turning to the earth helped her survive dark times, and how, if we listen, the earth’s whispered wisdom can reconnect us