“So many indigenous people have said to me that the fundamental difference between Western and indigenous ways of being is that even the most open-minded westerners generally view listening to the natural world as a metaphor, as opposed to the way the world really is. Trees and rocks and rivers really do have things to say to us.”
What We Leave Behind is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the profound ways in which the choices and actions of individuals can shape the legacies they leave behind. The story weaves through various lives, illustrating the complex interplay between personal history and the present, as well as the enduring influence of one's heritage on future generations. more
Derrick Jensen is an American author, environmental activist, and speaker. His work primarily focuses on environmental justice, social justice, and the impact of humans on nature. Jensen is known for his radical writing style and critical analysis of environmental destruction. more
“Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?”
“Along with the 97 percent of women who can see, I have never been a fan of redheaded men.”
“Being reviewed is being condescended to by your inferiors.”
“Alas! never had I loved him so well!”
“You, Jane, I must have you for my own--entirely my own.”