Travels on the Green Highway: An Environmentalist's Journey - Tapa dura

This is a book of essays of Nathaniel Reed's memories of behind the scenes events that helped shape this nations environmental laws during a period of environmental renaissance. It is impossible to overstate the contribution Nathaniel Reed has made to transforming the culture of Florida. When he arrived more than six decades ago, Florida was continuing a long-held belief that Florida, its land, water, wildlife, other natural resources with few exceptions, were commodities to be used and disposed of at the will of the current generation of state residents. Nathaniel and a small band of his disciples in less than a decade evolved Florida to a new definition - a treasure for which each generation has a responsibility to protect for future Floridians. In culture and politics no victory is assured. Into his personal eighth decade Nathaniel battles frequent relapses into commoditization, his vigor and vision personifying the essential grandeur of natural Florida. Quite a man, quite a journey. Senator Bob Graham Nathaniel Reed's career has been based on deeply held principles that reflect his love of nature. But his success has come from pragmatic, dogged solutions that require bi-partisan support. Anyone who wants to see a path forward for environmentalism should understand how the trail got cut in the first place -- and Reed shares those behind-the-scenes stories. David Yarnold, President & CEO of National Audubon Society Alfred North Whitehead wrote "Duty arises from one's potential to change the course of events." Nathaniel P. Reed has changed the course of environmental events in innovative, creative and efficient ways. This book tells us the how and why, and it's a fun read. Don't miss it! Dan W. Lufkin Nathaniel Reed's inspiring life story should energize anyone who cares about the air we breathe, the water we drink and the planet we share. With passion, tenacity and savvy political bridge-building, Reed has earned a special place among America's most formidable crusaders for the environment. Carl Hiaasen