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Books for Radical Change and Shifting Your Perspective
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A Language Older Than WordsA Language Older Than Words by Derrick Jensen
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An incredibly passionate and deeply moving book discussing cycles of abuse from the microcosmic to the macrocosmic. Life-changing.
The Culture of Make BelieveThe Culture of Make Believe by Derrick Jensen
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Jensen continues to critically engage deep deep issues and establish his anti-civilization position. Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant.
Walking on Water: Reading, Writing, and RevolutionWalking on Water: Reading, Writing, and Revolution by Derrick Jensen
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Incredible commentary on education and the life of the writer.
The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human WorldThe Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World by David Abram
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Outstanding book. I can't praise it enough. A phenomenological approach to radical ecology and a deeper and more meaningful way of living.
The Lost Language of Plants: The Ecological Importance of Plant Medicines for Life on EarthThe Lost Language of Plants: The Ecological Importance of Plant Medicines for Life on Earth by Stephen Harrod Buhner
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Absolutely captivating book on the relationships we have with the plant world. Also life-changing. A fantastic approach to holistic herbalism as well.
The Other Within: The Genius of Deformity in Myth, Culture, & PscyheThe Other Within: The Genius of Deformity in Myth, Culture, & Pscyhe by Daniel Deardorff
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Wow. A mythopoeic archetypal psychology of the uncivilized misfit Other. Total genius.
Iroquoian Women : The Gantowisas (American Indian Studies, V. 4)Iroquoian Women : The Gantowisas (American Indian Studies, V. 4) by Barbara A. Mann
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Totally captivating and crucially important book. Mann has a wondeful writing style - at times funny and at other times completely powerful.
For an Amerindian Autohistory: An Essay on the Foundations of a Social Ethic (Mcgill-Queen's Native and Northern Series)For an Amerindian Autohistory: An Essay on the Foundations of a Social Ethic (Mcgill-Queen's Native and Northern Series) by Georges E. Sioui
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Excellent book for those studying American Indian studies/history
The Intimate Enemy: Loss and Recovery of Self Under ColonialismThe Intimate Enemy: Loss and Recovery of Self Under Colonialism by Ashis Nandy
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Find this book. Crucial and classic text on the psychological ramifications of colonialism.
The Colonizer and the ColonizedThe Colonizer and the Colonized by Albert Memmi
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Also an incredibly, necessary, relevant and classic book on colonialism.
Kill the Indian, Save the Man: The Genocidal Impact of American Indian Residential SchoolsKill the Indian, Save the Man: The Genocidal Impact of American Indian Residential Schools by Ward Churchill
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An eye-opening history lesson that everyone should read.
Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and SpiritIshmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit by Daniel Quinn
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A great beginning to a vitally important conversation about human nature and saving the world.
The Story of BThe Story of B by Daniel Quinn
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A continuation and expansion of ideas from Ishmael with a theological theme. The best of Quinn's books, in my opinion.
My Name is Chellis and I'm in Recovery from Western CivilizationMy Name is Chellis and I'm in Recovery from Western Civilization by Chellis Glendinning
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Great view of the crisis of the civilized world from a psychology point of view.
Sacred Land, Sacred Sex: Rapture of the Deep : Concerning Deep Ecology and Celebrating LifeSacred Land, Sacred Sex: Rapture of the Deep : Concerning Deep Ecology and Celebrating Life by Dolores Lachapelle
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An incredible book about deep ecology, ecological living and finding rapture in the natural world.
Simple in Means, Rich in Ends: Practicing Deep EcologySimple in Means, Rich in Ends: Practicing Deep Ecology by Bill Devall
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Great beginning guide to deep ecology from a practical point of view.
Woman and Nature: The Roaring Inside HerWoman and Nature: The Roaring Inside Her by Susan Griffin
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Extremely powerful ecofeminist classic. Gorgeous poetic prose.
Listening to the Land: Conversations about Nature, Culture and Eros (29 Interviews)Listening to the Land: Conversations about Nature, Culture and Eros (29 Interviews) by Derrick Jensen
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Interviews with some of the greatest activists and minds of the ecological movement. A must read.
The Secret Life of PlantsThe Secret Life of Plants by Peter Tompkins
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A fascinating look at the sentient awareness of plants.
The Secret Teachings of Plants: The Intelligence of the Heart in the Direct Perception of NatureThe Secret Teachings of Plants: The Intelligence of the Heart in the Direct Perception of Nature by Stephen Harrod Buhner
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Brilliant continuation of Buhner's work from The Lost Language of Plants. Will change the way you perceive even your ability to perceive.
Endgame, Vol. 1: The Problem of CivilizationEndgame, Vol. 1: The Problem of Civilization by Derrick Jensen
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The latest offering from Derrick Jensen - a continued examination/analysis of the devasting effects of civilization, focusing on methods of resistance in the second volume.
Endgame, Vol. 2: ResistanceEndgame, Vol. 2: Resistance by Derrick Jensen
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A brilliant engagement of the argument for direct action and violence as tools for resistance, continued from volume one.
What I've Always Known: Living in Full Awareness of the EarthWhat I've Always Known: Living in Full Awareness of the Earth by Tom Harmer
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A moving and honest autobiography - a response to the question "whose side are you on?"
Autobiography of a Blue-Eyed Devil: My Life and Times in a Racist, Imperialist SocietyAutobiography of a Blue-Eyed Devil: My Life and Times in a Racist, Imperialist Society by Inga Muscio
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Everybody gotta read this book.
Cunt: A Declaration of Independence  Expanded and Updated Second EditionCunt: A Declaration of Independence Expanded and Updated Second Edition by Inga Muscio
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