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Summary: Julia is an inspiration!
Review: For anyone at all who cares about what's going on with the destruction in the redwood forests, Julia's book is an absolute must. Her strength and courage in fighting for the cause she brings a much-needed inspiration to any reader, such as myself, who has ever considered taking action to support the forests. She even includes helpful resources in the back of the book to help would-be activists get started.Any readers who have never seen the magnificent redwood forests of California should take a trip there to see them first-hand. After spent but a few hours there, most readers will find it impossible to ignore Julia's message. All in all, this is a truly wonderful book by a truly amazing person, and I recommend it to everyone.
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Summary: How much do you expect one woman to accomplish?
Review: Robert Parker's review was only partly right - why expect Julia to be able to write "on Walden Pond" when she's under the daily pressures of the conflict between nature and politics? The book stands up (like Luna), and taken for itself is a testament to personal spiritual and ecological action. Personally, I think the fact that it's an easy read will make it more widely read - and that's not a bad thing. Butterfly is a great inspiration.
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Summary: Glorious (Non-Dendrophilist)
Review: I watched the PBS independent film 'Butterfly', and then I read this book. I'm amazed at what she did; I don't think I could have endured what she did, and described so well in The Legacy of Luna (i.e., isolation, loneliness, hunger, emotional highs and lows, helicopters, badgering loggers, frostbite, etc.). Julia does tend to wax philosophical, and go on an occasional tangent, but who cares. She doesn't claim to be an award-winning writer. However, she was awarded an honorary doctoral degree from a university in California. Not to shabby, I'd say. What can be more pure than love? Nothing. Her dedication to Luna, and the old growth (redwood) forests in California epitomizes her love. This is what life is about for her, and I'm grateful she shared her experiences with the world. Visit her web site to learn more (or, grow more: ................. . For everyone whose shorts are in a bind because the book is printed on 30% post consumer products, 70% recycled paper, rearrange your shorts and get over yourself. Conservation does not equate abstinence: it embodies the wise use of renewable resources.
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Summary: Risk taking venture
Review: The story validated what I earlier believed; it took away just what Julia wanted -- assumptions of what people perceive as who we "might" really be or what we are really about. After reading, I felt as if I made a tree-sit visit with Julia. Thanks for the invite...
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Summary: The Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree....Save the Redwoods
Review: This is a book that should be read by all those who love nature and who are concerned about humanity's future as well as the future of our environment. Julia Butterfly's positive attitude, strength, and determination gave me hope for our planet. This book was an inspiration for me as I am sure that it is for many others. I hope that from this book, Julia inspires others to be as motivated as herself in the struggle against uncaring corporations and for the health of our people and our environment.
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Summary: E for Effort
Review: I have tremendous respect for this woman. She ranks on my top ten list of amazing people. Yes, she only saved a small area--however how many ancient redwoods have her detractors saved lately? The statement she made with her activism supercedes acreage. All of that aside, I found the book lacking important details and repeating the same ones over and over agian. It always seemed to be storming. I wanted to hear about her family's reaction to her activism. What exactly did they think of all this? I know for a fact that many people (famous and not-so-famous) visited her in this tree, however she barely touches on all of this. Lastly, the story ends before she comes down from Luna. One of the things that interested me was how she adjusted to life on the ground. This does not touch on any of that. It does seem to be rushed--I would be interested in a follow up book. What happens within the next few years? Still, very compelling. I thought I was knowledgable about the environmental movement, but this book taught me so much.
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Summary: This book made me cry
Review: This book made me cry. It made me cry for the forests that have died. It made me cry that someone cared so much about anouther living being's survival. Every time I read Bonnie Rait's comments on the back I would almost burst into tears. It was worth buying it just for the back cover. Besides that this book is very important for everyone to read in this time where anything less than Julia's faith and courage may mean planetary suicide, whether one is an envirmental activist, politician, scientist, preacher, yogi, philosopher, songwriter or anyone who is ready to take the necessary steps to turn this world into a sustainable place to live beyond the next 50 years. I am still processing this book and may be processing it for a long time. This is a good book to read about the environment and spirituality and maybe the only book one has to read if one wants to become a follower of Julia. This Circle of Life seems to be as spiritual as it is activist and that is what I think makes this thing so confusing for many people. It looks at something besides facts and emotionalism. It says that change can happen through asking God through prayer. Therefore many people may not relate to this book so much but it would still be worth it for them to read it just to see another point of view. It is a book written by a woman and has a woman's perspective. If it had been a guy who lived in the tree for two years it would have been a totally different story. This is the Jane meets God, battles the evil Corporate villan from Texas, is visited by old rock stars, saves the trees and starts a new religion version of the environmental movement. It's beautiful and Julia comes out all white. How could anyone deny what Julia is about. Only a cynic who's mind is stuck in the mud and can only see negativity. Julia is a fantastic person who we all can learn from. Even Mother Terisa had cynics. The mind goes that way. Don't let yourself get hung up on the doubts that come up in the mind when you read about something good. There is enough doubt as it is. The only doubt to have is in businesses like Maxim that are up to no good. After reading this book I am still left wondering how we can make businesses and ourselves more environmentally responsible in the future. This deeply concerns me. Activism is just the tip of the iceburg. Speaking of iceburgs, who's going to protect them?
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Summary: Inspirational, selfless, and well worth your time.
Review: What this book lacks in consistency and writing skills it more than makes up for in interest, positivism, and inspiration. The cover is a bit hokey, but who cares? Julia is refreshingly herself, no hidden agendas or self-serving interests, which is very rare today. And she followed her convictions - SHE'S the one who sat in the tree for two years, and even though all her support people were essential, SHE was the one there in the wind and snow. And she taught us that we can accomplish a lot through a loving spirit and tenacity, not through hate and contention. And though the book may smack of HarperCollins trying to make a quick buck on a celebrity, it still inspired me to want to make a difference and be more caring - who can fault that?
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Summary: Good, but could use some more details!
Review: This book should be read by everyone! However, JBH could have added some more key details. Like, what did her family think of what she was doing? Did they visit? Or, what really happend to her after she came down from the tree! Even thought it could use some more details, it's definatly worth reading!
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Summary: Get real
Review: Her tree house was made of wood from a lumberyard. Plywood, boards all from trees. Then she profits by writing a book. Paper is still from trees no matter what percent is post consumer waste. Trees are one of our only renewable resources. I would admire someone that spent this same time helping people.
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