The Spirit of the Rainforest

Fierce, vibrant; full of warmth and fascination, The Spirit of the Rainforest is a beacon of hope … Every page feels alive with passion – Sophie Pavelle, author of ‘Forget Me Not’With scientific precision and a storyteller’s soul, Dr Espinoza doesn’t just teach us about the Amazon, she inspires us to listen to it. – Roma Wells, author of ‘Seek the Singing Fish’The worlds of spiritualism and science merge in this fascinating and heartfelt account of exploration and discovery, bringing the Peruvian Amazon to life on every page. Rosa is on a mission, and perfectly placed to help inspire a much-needed transformation in our relationship with the planet. – Liz Bonnin, wildlife biologist and broadcaster

Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza is a Peruvian and Amazonian scientist, conservationist, TV presenter, award-winning artist, and National Geographic Explorer that combines her curiosity with a deep-rooted passion for nature’s wonders. Today, Rosa travels to the most extreme environments in the planet from the Amazon Rainforest to Yellowstone’s acidic, boiling waters to Alaska’s frozen lakes searching for new biodiversity and interconnecting science with indigenous knowledge to create positive changes in the world. Dr. Rosa is the founder and executive director of Amazon Research International (ARI), a foundation in Peru dedicated to advancing conservation and knowledge of Amazonian biodiversity and culture. In 2023, Rosa was named Ashaninka International Ambassador to further amplify the voices of Amazonian communities and expand conservation efforts.