First published 1994
In the final years of her life, acclaimed author Rachel Carson forges an unlikely friendship with Dorothy Freeman, a kindred spirit. As they exchange passionate letters, Rachel reveals the personal trials and creative turmoil behind her landmark work Silent Spring, which ignited the modern environmental movement. This poignant chronicle of their bond offers a rare glimpse into the private life of a reluctant public figure, whose courage and vision continue to inspire.
Genres: biography, friendship, historical-fiction, 20th-century, environment, biography-memoir, 21st-century, activism
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: epistolary, found-family
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
567 pages · Paperback · Beacon Pr