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Highlights
- What moves us to take action on behalf of the environment?
- About the Author: Jon R. Biemer has more than forty years of experience creating sustainability.
- 284 Pages
- Self Improvement, Green Lifestyle
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About the Book
What moves us to take action on behalf of the environment? That is the question at the heart of Jon Biemer's new book, which introduces us to the wisdom of counselors, passion of youth, breakthroughs of entrepreneurs, and yeoman competence of dedicated employees saving our planet on a daily basis.Book Synopsis
What moves us to take action on behalf of the environment? That is the question at the heart of Jon Biemer's new book, which introduces us to the wisdom of counselors, passion of youth, breakthroughs of entrepreneurs, and yeoman competence of dedicated employees saving our planet on a daily basis.
Review Quotes
Our Journey to Sustainability helps us understand that the environmental movement is composed of individuals living diverse, rewarding lives. I felt a deep connection to each person Biemer interviewed. Thank you, Jon, for shining a light on the people behind the movement and what motivates them to prioritize the health and welfare of Mother Earth.
Our Journey to Sustainability is the burst of hope that everyone needs in their lives. The book presents stories of everyday people across all sectors demonstrating that a more sustainable world is possible. If you find yourself feeling vulnerable and stressed over climate change, consider Biemer's antidote: do something! Climate action is key.
Documenting stories of everyday leaders as they engage in education, advocacy, and action, Biemer highlights a road towards sustainability.
It is as if I suddenly have a new bunch of green-minded friends joining my own volunteer committee sharing their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas for making a difference in my own community! This book is a great resource for environmentalists everywhere, and a testament to past heroes in the ongoing fight to care for planet Earth.
Jon R. Biemer's interviews illuminate a universal truth: Ordinary people who take extraordinary action are the ones who change the world.
This is a great book. The range of people and projects included ensures that there is something that will grab you. I found inspirational favorites where I least expected and learned a lot, even though I am quite familiar with the subject matter. The goal of this book--to move people to action--is a critical one. I hope that you are moved; it's time for everyone to get busy.
Written in a friendly, accessible style, Jon Biemer's latest book introduces us to people who are making sustainable change in their personal lives and their communities. Biemer lets them explain in their own words what motivated these changes and the steps they took. Reading this book should convince anyone that their actions, no matter how small, can be part of the journey to a more sustainable world for all of us.
About the Author
Jon R. Biemer has more than forty years of experience creating sustainability. His practices and causes include free cycling, repair cafes, village building convergences, environmental education, solar and wind energy, and energy efficiency in homes, municipalities, and industry. Biemer is a mechanical engineer and holds a certificate in process-oriented psychology. He has managed utility energy conservation programs and now provides organizational development consulting to nonprofits. He is the author of Our Environmental Handprints: Recover the Land, Reverse Global Warming, Reclaim the Future (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021) and a member of the Society for Environmental Journalists.
