A Language Older Than Words
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (559 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1931498555 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 418 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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In lyrical prose, Jensen calls for accountability and urges people "to live in dynamic equilibrium with the rest of the world." Rather than na?vely proposing an answer to the ills of modernity, he demonstrates the complexity of the problems by examining an array of environmental and sociopolitical atrocities, including the Holocaust, and what he sees as the reckless production of plutonium to further space exploration and the maltreatment of indigenous peoples by self-serving neighbors. From Publishers Weekly Singular, compelling and courageously honest, this book is more than just a poignant memoir of a harrowingly abusive childhood. (May) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. . Throughout, Jensen mobilizes his experiences as student, teacher, environmentalist, beekeeper, high
At once a beautifully poetic memoir and an exploration of the various ways we live in the world, A Language Older Than Words explains violence as a pathology that touches every aspect of our lives and indeed affects all aspects of life on Earth. This chronicle of a young man's drive to transcend domestic abuse offers a challenging look at our worldwide sense of community and how we can make things better.
"A Powerful Reading Experience" according to Lance Pierce. Derrick Jensen's latest, A LANGUAGE OLDER THAN WORDS, is one of the most uncomfortable books I've ever read. As such, I suspect it was also highly uncomfortable for him to write. Its poetic use of words and skilled syntax only serve to emphasize, not obscure, the brutal honesty that he puts forth here.The thesis is a simple one: We are killing the world. It's Jensen's rugged, insightful, and raw analysis of how and why we're doing it that makes me shudder when I read it. Havi. Cactus Ed said One of the most deeply-moving books I've ever read. Oh how I wish I could get every member of Congress, say, or every schoolboard member across the country to read this profound book. Imagine such "leaders" having the sensitivity, insight and values that Derrick Jensen displays in this book! Our world would not be the same. The book has a lot of sadness to it - and why not, since the subject - the pain and destruction being inflicted upon our dear old mother earth and all her children - is a sad one indeed. There's a lot of ho. Moving, deep, and may change your life. Jessie Bader As I travel my own path in my life I find myself asking many of the same questions that Derrick asks himself and society in this book. My own frustrations found voice and there was a great sense of relief that perhaps a change in our culture may yet be on the way before we destroy all the things truly sacred in our lives. If only we could see that which is sacred apart from that which is in front of us. Highest recommendations if you are looking for the interrelationships of