Lydia Millet: Echoing Earth's Plea for Action in 'We Loved It All'

April 5, 2024
Lydia Millet: Echoing Earth's Plea for Action in 'We Loved It All'
  • Lydia Millet's 'We Loved It All: A Memory of Life' addresses the critical environmental crisis caused by human actions.

  • The book uses lyrical vignettes to connect childhood experiences with animals to larger themes of capitalism and climate change.

  • Millet examines the history of Earth's biodiversity and the current threats to numerous species.

  • Reflections on parenthood and raising children in an uncertain ecological future are central to the narrative.

  • The author emphasizes the urgency of honoring and protecting endangered species for the sake of future generations.

  • Millet calls for resilience and proactive steps to envision and create a sustainable future.

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A profound ode to life in an age of environmental collapse

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