Bigger Picture
«Vanessa's story, her voice and fearless spirit are an inspiration to all of us. This book is a vital reminder that the costs of climate change have been transforming negatively the lives of those who have had the least part in causing the problem. Without racial justice and equality, climate justice can never be a reality.»
Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and author of <i>Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience, and t
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Detaljer
- Forlag
- One Boat
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 256
- ISBN
- 9781529075724
- Utgivelsesår
- 2022
- Format
- 20 x 13 cm
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«Vanessa's story, her voice and fearless spirit are an inspiration to all of us. This book is a vital reminder that the costs of climate change have been transforming negatively the lives of those who have had the least part in causing the problem. Without racial justice and equality, climate justice can never be a reality.»
Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and author of <i>Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience, and t
«This is a wonderful story, wonderfully told! Vanessa Nakate is a crucial climate leader, reminding us of one of the iron laws of global warming: the less you did to cause it, the sooner and harder you get hit. Thank heaven her voice will echo far and wide, and down through the years.»
Bill McKibben, author of <i>Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?</i>
«Vanessa’s deeply personal and thought provoking account of her experience in the climate movement, specifically in the global south reminds us that at the center of this crisis is our shared humanity.»
Bonnie Wright
«Vital, urgent, eye-opening. This is one of the most important and empowering books ever written about the climate change emergency. A must-read for all of us, no matter where we’re from»
Dr Ali Foxon, author of <i>The Green Sketching Handbook</i>
«Enthusiasm, commitment and energy jump out from every page of A Bigger Picture. After presenting the emergency climate problems facing Africa and the rest of the world Vanessa goes on to signpost the reader with solutions – an inspiring read!»
Nancy Birtwhistle, author of <i>Clean & Green</i>
«In this moment of intersecting crises, Vanessa Nakate continues to teach a most critical lesson. She reminds us that while we may all be in the same storm, we are not all in the same boat.»
Greta Thunberg
«Vanessa Nakate's message couldn't be more urgent or her voice more desperately needed. At once intimate and sweeping, A Bigger Picture is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future.»
Elizabeth Kolbert, author of <i>Under a White Sky </i>and<i> The Sixth Extinction</i>
«Vanessa Nakate is a powerful global voice. A strong spirit who will clearly not give up and only grow in strength.»
Angelina Jolie
«Through Vanessa Nakate's eyes, A Bigger Picture shows us the threat of climate change to people in East Africa and the relentless courage of one activist fighting to be heard. Vanessa is more than an inspiration – she's an indispensable voice for our future»
Malala Yousafzai
«The most important climate book of the year!»
Jeremy Williams, author of <i>Climate Change is Racist</i>