A Language Older Than Words
Jensen, Derrick
ISBN 10: 1931498555 ISBN 13: 9781931498555
Published by Chelsea Green Publishing, 2004
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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.
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.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: A Language Older Than Words
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good