October 15, 2007
From his incongruously happy childhood in a World War II internment camp to being honored as a Companion of the Order of Canada, Suzukis life has been one long adventure. Wearing myriad hatsas an environmentalist, anthropologist, broadcaster, professor, philosopher, and scientistSuzuki embarked on careers as a result of both his insatiable curiosity about the natural world and his outspoken advocacy for its preservation. Now in his eighth decade, Suzuki shows no sign of relinquishing the passion he has unabashedly felt for all cultures and all creatures. Whether participating in ancient tribal ceremonies with aboriginal elders in Papua, New Guinea, or discussing climate change with Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, Suzukis peripatetic pursuits have placed him at some of the most vulnerable and vital epicenters of the planets ongoing struggle for survival. In a candid yet contemplative account of his personal and professional accomplishments, Suzukis unbridled spirit shines throughout effervescent, behind-the-scenes tales of his perceptive and prescient lifelong crusade for responsible living.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2007, American Library Association.)