Book Club: "Why Fish Don't Exist" by Lulu Miller

"Why Fish Don't Exist" by Lulu Miller examines the life of David Starr Jordan, a taxonomist who sought to classify the natural world despite persistent setbacks. Interweaving biography, memoir, and scientific adventure, the narrative explores Jordan's resilience after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake destroyed his extensive specimen collection. Through Jordan's story, Miller reflects on themes of perseverance, morality, and how to navigate a world defined by chaos. The book challenges traditional historical and scientific narratives, offering an investigation into the human capacity to persist when facing significant loss.