Sounds of the River: A Memoir of Salmon, People, and Place
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4.7 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 700 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 320 pages |
In her lyrical and evocative debut memoir, Sounds of the River, Linda Bierds crafts a moving and deeply personal narrative that braids together her own life story with the story of the endangered Pacific salmon.
Bierds grew up on the banks of the Skagit River in Washington State, a place where salmon have been a vital part of the ecosystem and culture for centuries. She spent her childhood exploring the river's edge, watching the salmon spawn, and learning from the elders in her community about the importance of these fish to the health of the river and the people who depend on it.
As an adult, Bierds became a passionate advocate for salmon conservation. She worked with scientists, policymakers, and community members to protect salmon habitat and restore their populations. In Sounds of the River, she shares her experiences and insights, weaving together personal anecdotes, scientific research, and cultural history to create a rich and nuanced portrait of the salmon and the people who are fighting to save them.
Bierds' writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the beauty and fragility of the natural world. She writes with a deep sense of place, bringing the reader into the heart of the Pacific Northwest wilderness. But Sounds of the River is more than just a nature memoir. It is also a story about community, resilience, and the power of human connection.
Bierds tells the stories of the people who have dedicated their lives to protecting salmon, from scientists and conservationists to fishermen and tribal elders. She also shares her own experiences of loss and grief, as she witnesses the decline of the salmon populations that she loves. But through it all, she never loses hope. Sounds of the River is a ultimately a story of hope and resilience, a reminder that even in the face of adversity, we can make a difference.
Sounds of the River is a powerful and moving memoir that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about the environment, the Pacific Northwest, or the future of our planet.
4.7 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 700 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 320 pages |
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4.7 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 700 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 320 pages |