by John Kerry
First published 2007
Environmental protection faces organized opposition while urgent problems demand immediate solutions. Senator John Kerry and Teresa Heinz Kerry crossed America to witness how environmental challenges bring together people from different political backgrounds. They visited locations from the San Juan Basin to the Gulf of Mexico to the South Bronx. They met Cape Cod mothers and Colorado ranchers who form a dynamic coalition. These Americans use creativity, technology, and determination to preserve their communities. The book spotlights a diverse group of environmental pioneers through intensive research and personal observations. Kerry and Heinz Kerry present Americans committed to protecting the natural diversity and unique character of the country. The book includes a comprehensive guide showing readers how and where they can participate in environmental efforts.
Genres: environment, non-fiction, activism, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: San Juan Basin, Gulf of Mexico, South Bronx, Cape Cod, Colorado
Period: 21st-century
240 pages · Hardcover · PublicAffairs