We Are the Middle of Forever by Dahr Jamail and Stan Rushworth, Read by Shaun Taylor-Corbett
Stories of Our Changing Earth
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Shaun Taylor-Corbett’s decision to narrate We Are the Middle of Forever‘s personal stories in a straightforward, thoughtful yet intimate manner enhances the testimonies of Native American attitudes on the climate crisis. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss this collection edited by Dahr Jamail and Stan Rushworth, which includes both criticism of the historical treatment of First Nations, and some optimism that our hyperactive, consumer-driven culture of the West can learn from tribal environmental knowledge (TEK) and the ways of earth stewardship from Indigenous peoples. Taylor-Corbett’s calm, conversational tone is attuned to the nuanced calls for action that the audiobook’s many contributors spell out. This audiobook provides hope and deserves a broad listening audience.
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