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4.5 stars
David Suzuki's memoir not only details his early life and research, but also delves into many important and interesting causes he has taken over the years; from forest management to the Kyoto protocol, this book is a must read for Canadians interested in environmental causes. Though Suzuki himself can come off as a polarizing character; his last chapter just goes to illustrate how a humble person he really is.
I bought this book when it came out...I still have the 36$ price tag on it! This was back before Amazon book discounts, and I wanted to have it signed when he came on his speaking tour. He was invited to speak at Mount Allison University in 2006 during the summer, when there are in fact not many students around. I was there though! And whoever booked his tour at MTA definitely underestimated how popular he would be, as the lecture hall was packed to the brim, and they had to video in his speech in other halls. Suzuki definitely is one of a kind, and from his humble beginnings at a Japanese internment camp to superstar environmentalist, his message for the last 30 years is clear and important; we're all going to become booked frogs soon because environmental damage is steadily progressing.
David Suzuki's memoir not only details his early life and research, but also delves into many important and interesting causes he has taken over the years; from forest management to the Kyoto protocol, this book is a must read for Canadians interested in environmental causes. Though Suzuki himself can come off as a polarizing character; his last chapter just goes to illustrate how a humble person he really is.
I bought this book when it came out...I still have the 36$ price tag on it! This was back before Amazon book discounts, and I wanted to have it signed when he came on his speaking tour. He was invited to speak at Mount Allison University in 2006 during the summer, when there are in fact not many students around. I was there though! And whoever booked his tour at MTA definitely underestimated how popular he would be, as the lecture hall was packed to the brim, and they had to video in his speech in other halls. Suzuki definitely is one of a kind, and from his humble beginnings at a Japanese internment camp to superstar environmentalist, his message for the last 30 years is clear and important; we're all going to become booked frogs soon because environmental damage is steadily progressing.
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