The Shetland Way : Community and Climate Crisis on My Father's Islands by Marianne Brown 9780008596156

The Shetland Way : Community and Climate Crisis on My Father's Islands

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The Shetland Way: Community and Climate Crisis on My Father's Islands is a captivating memoir by renowned environmental journalist Marianne Brown that invites readers into a world where community bonds intertwine with pressing climate challenges. This thought-provoking narrative is a profound exploration of loss, resilience, and the urgent need for sustainable living.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Shetland Islands, Brown’s journey unfolds as she navigates her personal grief following her father's death. Stranded in Voe during the global pandemic, she finds herself embroiled in a local controversy over a massive wind farm project aimed at exporting energy to mainland Scotland. Amidst rising tensions in this tight-knit community, Brown artfully captures the delicate balance between environmental concerns and the pressing need for sustainable energy solutions.

  • Richly Observational Narrative: Brown’s keen insights and meticulous research provoke critical questions that resonate well beyond Shetland's shores.
  • Community and Climate Connection: Explore how human needs can harmonize with our natural world amidst polarized opinions.
  • Award-Winning Recognition: Praised as 'fascinating' by The Observer and 'profound and poignant' by the Sunday Post, this book is a must-read.

As you delve into The Shetland Way, prepare to engage with vital themes of community resilience and sustainable living amidst global environmental challenges. This remarkable memoir is essential reading for anyone passionate about the intersection of climate, community, and culture.

Product Information

ISBN: 9780008596156
Author: Marianne Brown
Format: Hardback
Imprint: The Borough Press
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Dimensions: 143 x 224 x 35 mm
Publication Date: 16 January, 2025
Pagination: 336 pages
Weight: 440g

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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.

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