http://www.ncreview.com/ 2639-1154 http://www.ncreview.com/sustainability/the-green-thoreau-americas-first-environmentalist-on-technology-possessions-livelihood-and-more The Green Thoreau is an inspiring collection of quotations from various essays and books by Henry David Thoreau that illustrate his passion for nature and his brilliance with words. Carol Spenard LaRusso presents profound passages from some of Theoreau’s lesser-known pieces on nature, possessions, time, and aspiration that are quite relevant for our time. His words are timeless and encouraging as he discusses the importance of appreciating and respecting nature and living a simplified life, messages that we need now more than ever. Reading Thoreau’s words of wisdom in this seemingly small book remind me to appreciate the moments in between the chaos that has become our world and inspires me to read more of his wonderful work. His words convey an amazing passion during a time that was much less industrial and I can’t help but wonder what Mr. Thoreau would have to say about our neglect for Mother Earth and the increased power of technology today. Kudos to Carol Spenard LaRusso for not only bringing our attention back to one of the greatest writers of the 19th century, but for reminding us that even in the age of advanced technology we must savor and protect our natural world. ]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:34:53 -0700