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Book Synopsis'She lets us see the often chaotic and nature-starved modern world through the eyes of our foremost conservation president ...a view that is at once uplifting and provocative, but always fascinating.' Tony Flemming, Geologist and co-author, Geologic Map of the Washington West Quadrangle, Oct 24, 2020Washington D.C. naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley dives into the natural history and beauty of Theodore Roosevelt Island, an island wilderness less than two miles from the White House and a memorial to the United States' foremost conservationist president. In 2016, as the presidential election dealt a body-blow to progressive thinkers in the US, Melanie sought the solace of Theodore Roosevelt Island. In this book she reflects on the inspiring environmental legacy of Roosevelt, and how immersing oneself in nature can help to heal, restore and encourage a person, even in the midst of the strange new reality of a divisive occupant in the White House. Melanie leads the reader along walks and kayak trips around the island, as together with other Washingtonian nature lovers, birders, conservationists, and even descendants of Roosevelt, they find solace in the island's natural wonders, and ponder their nation's future. Includes a foreword by Tom Lovejoy, Senior Fellow at the United Nations Foundation.
Trade Review'Choukas-Bradley has more than earned her place among the storied members of Audubon Naturalist Society who, throughout history, have been our nation's environmental leaders, writers and champions, including President Theodore Roosevelt.'--Lisa Alexander, Executive Director, Audubon Naturalist Society "September 15, 2020 " 'I can't think of a more timely book to remind us of the natural wonders within our nation's capital. The author reminds us of the role nature plays in helping us recover from our collective stress, as we search for a path toward reconciliation.'--Dr. Robert Zarr, MD, MPH, Founder and Medical Director, Park Rx America "August 20, 2020 " 'Melanie Choukas-Bradley is at the height of her powers and goes beyond classic nature writing with her latest and best book, Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island--a moving, big-hearted journal.'--Robert K. Musil, President & CEO, the Rachel Carson Council, Author, Washington in Spring: A Nature Journal for a Changing Capital "October 14, 2020 "
