Language Older Than Words, A - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1876451955 ISBN 13: 9781876451950

Synopsis

A poignant memoir of a harrowingly abusive childhood. Relating the extraordinary journey of one man striving to save his own spirit and our planet's. Comparing his physically and sexually abusive father's destruction of his family with mankind's systematic destruction of civilisation. Jensen uses his experiences as a teacher, environmentalist, beekeeper, abused child and survivor to investigate his own wounded psyche, as well as condemining the culture that fosters abuse.

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Review

Jensen's book accomplishes the rare feat of both breaking and mending the reader's heart. --Publishers Weekly

(This is) what Franz Kafka said a book should be - an axe for the frozen sea within us. --Daniel Quinn

A wake-up call to embrace, life, beauty, and truth. The wisdom in this book will change you forever. --Michael W. Fox

About the Author

Derrick Jensen lives in California where he is a grassroots environmental activist, working to improve the habitats of Californian red-legged frogs and coho salmon. He teaches writing at Pelican Bay State Prison.

Edition details

• ISBN 10: 1876451955
• ISBN 13: 9781876451950
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English