"This unusual collection of conversations with leading
environmental thinkers breaks down the conventional separation
between thinking and living. The presentations of ecological ideas
are not only superior but often eloquent and powerful, and
incorporate the latest information available. Since many of the
chapters give quite full accounts of the interviewees' careers, the
book will also provide inspiration to young readers." --Ernest
Callenbach, author of "Ecology: A Pocket Guide"
"The recurring theme of environmental emergency comes through
loud and clear in all of the interviews, but this book also shows
that it is people who make things happen, not the great gray 'they'
or 'we.' We learn exactly who it was that discovered the hole in
the ozone layer and who invented the ideas of Gaia and the
Population Bomb. . . . If I had my way I would make this book
required reading for students across all disciplines, because its
message is profound, urgent, compelling, and relevant to
everyone."--Anthony J. F. Griffiths, University of British
Columbia, Winner of the Genetics Society of Canada Award of
Excellence
""Life Stories should be required reading. The reverence for
life expressed by these heroes is deeply moving. Their fierce
determination ought to inspire all of us as we confront the
environmental challenges of the new millennium." --Denis Hayes,
International Chair, Earth Day 2000
"We start the twenty-first century with a heightened awareness
that our planet is under stress. Life Stories illustrates that the
human spirit has the capacity to set forces in motion that will
save our habitat. Heather Newbold introduces us to scientists who
have probed the mysteries of our naturalsystems and taken action so
our Earth can heal itself. As we meet them, our own hope for the
future is inspired."--Peter A. A. Berle, host of The Environment
Show on Public Radio
"These mini-autobiographies are captivating, challenging, and
worrisome. We can successfully meet the challenge, but will we?
This is attention-grabbing stuff. Once you start reading this book
it will capture and hold you to the last page."--Senator Gaylord
Nelson, founder of Earth Day
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