Uprisings for the Earth

This groundbreaking book from artist-author-advocate Osprey Orielle Lake explores how the beauty, vitality, and ecological systems of the natural world can guide and transform human perspective, particularly as we face current environmental crises. She makes the argument that we must infuse our cultural discourse with the language, importance, and wisdom of nature-that lasting changes in our way of life will arise from and find broad support only when nature in all its transformative beauty and power is once again front and center in our everyday vocabulary and life.

In language that is compelling and inspiring, Lake explores a new kind of kinship with nature while acknowledging the treasures of urban life and the unique stake each person has in resolving critical and timely challenges. While avoiding doomsday scenarios, Lake offers a frank inquiry into the causes that have led to our current global peril and provides a deep well of hope and profound insight.

Whether you are an agent for social, environmental, or political change or a lover of natural history and literature, consider this book required reading for its inspiration, innovation, and hope for the Earth and future generations.