Birding to Change the World
Trish O’Kane
Ecco, $29.99
Trish O’Kane’s memoir, “Birding to Change the World,” chronicles her transformation from a human rights journalist to an environmentalist. After working in various roles such as a hate crime researcher, investigative reporter, and writing instructor for incarcerated mothers, she began teaching journalism at Loyola University New Orleans just before Hurricane Katrina struck. O’Kane reflects on how her focus had always been on global issues like war, economic injustice, and racism, neglecting environmental concerns. Her interest in birds sparked shortly before the hurricane, as she observed alarmed gulls near Lake Pontchartrain, prompting her to see them as more than just beautiful creatures. This book delves into her journey of awakening to the interconnectedness of environmental and social issues.
2024-02-20 11:45:00
Originally from www.sciencenews.org