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Book SynopsisThe simple idea - a day set aside to focus on protecting our natural environment - was the brainchild of US Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. This book presents the life of Nelson, a small-town boy who learned his values and progressive political principles at an early age, is woven through the political history of the twentieth century.
Trade ReviewHis story is an inspiration. - Al Gore ""Gaylord Nelson, the creative author of Earth Day, is the leading figure in American environmentalism. His prophetic opposition to the American war in Vietnam makes him a foreign policy statesman of the highest rank. During long years in the U.S. House and Senate I came to know many good men and women - and a few great ones. Gaylord is one of the great ones, as this brilliant, well researched biography makes clear."" - George McGovern ""This beautifully written biography reveals a man of great diligence, who possessed the ability to mobilize citizens, senators and presidents to make a stand for 'an environment of decency, quality and mutual respect for all living creatures."" - E Magazine
