Zuker, Fabio
The Life and Death of a Minke Whale in the Amazon: Dispatches from the Brazilian Rainforest
- ISBN 13:
- 9781571311818
- author:
- Zuker, Fabio
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Milkweed Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.7 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Essays,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Life and Death of a Minke Whale in the online marketplace is a poignant collection of essays that explore the intersection of human lives and the online marketplace rainforest. In 2007, a stranded minke whale became a symbol of resistance against the forces of deforestation and development. Ten years later, journalist Fábio Zuker returns to the online marketplace to share intimate stories of life in the rainforest and its surrounding cities, where the push for capitalist gain often clashes with the need for autonomy and respect for the land.
Through his essays, Zuker captures the resilience of movements for self-definition and the struggle for recognition of Indigenous rights. He shares stories of everyday people, from Venezuelan migrants to Indigenous elders, who are fighting to preserve their connection to the land and their cultural heritage. This powerful collection is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity.
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