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Natural Connection: What Indigenous Wisdom & Marginalised People Teach Us About Environmental Action by Joycelyn Longdon is a groundbreaking exploration of the profound insights offered by marginalized communities and ancient wisdom in the realm of environmental action.
This compelling narrative non-fiction work delves into how these perspectives can inspire a sustainable mindset for future generations. With urgent, compassionate prose, Longdon reveals that environmental action is not a binary choice between activist and observer; rather, it encompasses a spectrum of approaches that include rage, imagination, care, and healing.
Drawing from her extensive research at the University of Cambridge, Longdon presents contributions from esteemed voices like Robert Macfarlane and Katherine May, enriching the reader's understanding of the intricate relationship between humanity and nature. This book celebrates extraordinary stories of everyday heroes, like the Chipko women of India, who pioneered tree-hugging activism, and the Ogoni 9 of Nigeria, who stood against fossil fuel extraction.
Awarded accolades for its originality and transformative approach, Natural Connection is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the power of community in tackling environmental issues. Join Joycelyn Longdon on this enlightening journey that invites you to reconnect with both nature and the incredible stories of those who strive to protect it.
ISBN: | 9781529902662 |
Author: | Joycelyn Longdon |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Square Peg |
Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Dimensions: | 224 x 148 x 34 mm |
Publication Date: | 17 April, 2025 |
Pagination: | 352 pages |
Weight: | 454g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’