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Sacred Seed: A must read book for every young environmentalist |
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Hello beautiful Tunza family, First of all, I will apologize for the late report on my favorite environmental book. I attended COP22 and upon returning there were couple of activities that I needed to take care of. Earlier, I was going to talk about Rachel Carson's Silent Spring (which I see people have already introduced on this platform) but after my time at Marrakech, I will take the honor to introduce to you this amazing book titled 'Sacred Seed'. During my time in Marrakech, I spent time with some of the world's greatest ecologist and spiritual leaders. I received this book (Sacred Seed) from the executive director of Global Peace Initiative of Women – Marianne Marstrand. I have almost done reading the book and I must confess that it is one of the amazing books you can ever resort to when you seem not to understand the growing behavior humans and our uncompassionate attitude towards other life forms. Sacred Seed is a collection of notes and thoughts from 35 spiritual and ecological activists across the globe and quotes from 26 global environmental leaders including Dena Marriam (Founder, Global Peace Initiative of Women), Chief Tamale Bwoya (Mugema of the Buganda Kingdom, Uganda), Bill McKibben (Founder, 350.org), James Hansen (Former Director, NASA), Danielle Nierenberg (President, Food Tank), Dr. Aliaa Rafea (Professor of Anthropology at Ain Shams University). The book looks at the life seeds gives to the planet. How a giant tree is conceived in a tiny seed but under the right conditions, it gradually emerge and becomes a shade and a habitat for many other organisms. A seed is the life of our planet but if we keep modifying seeds and take their life away from them changes their genetic make-up and make seed a profit making material then, we are destroying the life of our planet. My favorite quotes from the book: 'Seeds are not human invention but represent millions of years of biological evolution' – Sufi Rehman 'We humans often perceive plants, animals, birds, and other life-forms as lacking consciousness, relating them to primal instinct. It is not so' – Tiokasin Ghosthorse. 'Tree lies waiting in the seed, and when the circumstances are right, it grows out and reveals itself in the world. This is obvious for all to see and verify. What is not obvious, is how an entire massive and gigantic tree can hide within this tiny fragile seed' - Sraddhalu Ranade. I can spend the whole day taking about Sacred Seed. It is an enlightenment on how money, religion, science, and diverse beliefs have ripped apart the life bestowed in all life forms. You can purchase this book on Amazon for just $18. (www.amazon.com/Sacred-Global-Peace-Initiative-Women/dp/189035063X). In the first image below, are some contributors of the book. |
  
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Thanks for sharing
Posted 07-02-2018 20:07
good report
Posted 07-02-2018 20:03
Sure, Peter.
Posted 08-12-2016 19:26
Great summary and I will have to get sacred seed
Posted 07-12-2016 18:12
Thank you, Minjoo Mentor.
Posted 03-12-2016 05:25
@Prakhiti Dhakal, I'll be so happy to see you read this book. It's so inspirational.
Posted 01-12-2016 17:09
Wow, thanks for sharing Joshua! I also agree with you that some quotes from the book are very impressive. I will try to have a chance to read that in the near future. Thanks for spending your time, and have a great day today :)
Posted 01-12-2016 16:33
Now I won't let me myself free without reading this book, indeed it seems really interesting.
My big thanks to you for sharing!!
Posted 27-11-2016 14:38
Thanks, Prayash. Alecia, of course! This platform has lot more information for you. :-)
Posted 27-11-2016 04:45
Romansheeka, thanks for the comment. I will be glad to see you read this book.
Posted 27-11-2016 04:39
Very interesting review, Thanks much Joshua. If I dont logged on this site, I stay ignorant to some of these vital information.
Posted 27-11-2016 01:05
definitely one of the best book that have been recommended. I will read it. Thanks for sharing such a nice book.
Posted 25-11-2016 21:02
Hope to read it ....Joshua
Posted 25-11-2016 17:52
Thanks, guys. You can find the book at the link provided in my post. Trust me, this will be one of the books you will always pick up when you feel speechless on how humans have turn against other life forms.
Posted 25-11-2016 07:20
Nice name! It must contain something terrific. I will definitely love to read it.
Posted 25-11-2016 05:05
Interesting, hope I can find the book! Thanks..
Posted 25-11-2016 02:18
Love your own opinions about the book, nice report. Thanks for sharing Joshua:)
Posted 25-11-2016 01:46
Nice.. Great report
Posted 25-11-2016 00:57
Thank you, dear Rohan. :-)
Posted 24-11-2016 22:00
The book seems quite interesting. Thanks Joshua.
Posted 24-11-2016 21:49
Thank you, Sister Arushi. I will be happy to see you read this book. It's amazing.
Posted 24-11-2016 21:36
How nice! Your review of the book gives a very good impression of the book. I must find time to read it. Thanks for recommending.
Posted 24-11-2016 21:12