We Are the Weather
We Are the Weather
Jonathan Safran Foer
Natalie Portman
Such a good book. - Natalie Portman
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We Are the Weather

We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast

Jonathan Safran Foer
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Jonathan Safran Foer
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In "We Are the Weather," Jonathan Safran Foer delves into the heart of the climate crisis with a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally relevant. With the precision of a seasoned novelist, Foer lays bare the paradox at the core of our response to global warming: the gap between our intellectual acknowledgment of the crisis and our failure to take the sweeping actions necessary to mitigate it. Through a tapestry of scientific facts, historical anecdotes, and personal reflections, Foer examines the role of individual choice in the face of a collective challenge, spotlighting our dietary habits as a powerful, yet often overlooked, lever for change. At the crux of Foer's argument lies the provocative question of what it means to truly believe in the science of climate change. With a compelling blend of urgency and hope, Foer challenges us to confront our own complicity in the planet's decline, while also offering a path forward that is as simple as it is radical. By reimagining our daily meals, he suggests, we can take a decisive step towards safeguarding our planet's future. "We Are the Weather" is a clarion call to action, inviting readers to engage with the climate crisis not just as a distant threat, but as a present, and deeply personal, reality.

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Released
2019
26 Aug
Length
288
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Such a good book. - Natalie Portman
Sadness and joy aren't opposites of each other. They are each the opposite of indifference.
— Jonathan Safran Foer, We Are the Weather

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