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Our Sunburnt Country
- Narrated by: Anika Molesworth
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
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Our Sunburnt Country
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Publisher's Summary
Anika Molesworth fell in love with her family's farm, a sheep station near Broken Hill, at an early age. She formed a bond with the land as though it were a member of her family. When the Millennium Drought hit, though, bringing with it heatwaves and duststorms, the future she'd always imagined for herself began to seem impossible.
As she learned more about the causes of - and the solutions to - the extreme weather that was killing her land and her livelihood, Anika became fired up and determined to speak out. Talking to farmers and food producers all around the world, she soon realised that there was a way forward that could be both practical and sustainable - if only we can build up the courage to take it.
Beautifully written and full of hope, Our Sunburnt Country shows that there is a way to protect our land, our food and our future, and it is within our grasp.
WINNER OF THE BRUCE PIASECKI AND ANDREA MASTERS AWARD FOR WRITING ON SOCIAL CHANGE 2022
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Critic Reviews
'In Australia our climate debate can be depressing. In the hands of Anika Molesworth it is uplifting and full of hope.' - Craig Reucassel
'Anika Molesworth invites us to imagine a better future. Read this book and be inspired.' - Michael E. Mann
'In a hope-filled, personal tale framed by her family farm in a sun-baked landscape, Anika Molesworth weaves philosophy, science and a poet's eye into a heartwarming tale of how to help heal the planet.' - Matthew Evans
What listeners say about Our Sunburnt Country
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- Brett
- 09-09-2021
A stark yet hopeful analysis on climate action
Anika is obviously passionate and committed to action on climate change. She is also able to tell the story of the effects of climate change on her farm and her local community.
Tales of others affected all over the world add to her case that we need to act immediately.
The book ends with a very hopeful imagining of a carbon neutral (or even negative) future that makes it seem that we can turn things around.
Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn more about the climate crisis and how it’s affecting farming communities.
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- Jenny Robinson
- 26-10-2021
Much more than I expected
Brilliant poetic written voice makes the land scale comes live. Great balance with feelings snd the science of climate change. A must read for all ages!
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