An Activist Life
eBook - ePub

An Activist Life

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

An Activist Life

About this book

A high-school English teacher becomes an environmental warrior in this inspiring political memoir.

An Activist Life tells the extraordinary story of Christine Milne, from her humble beginnings as a farm girl in Tasmania to becoming a global force for environmental and human rights. Through deeply personal reflections on the objects that shaped her journey, Milne reveals the inner workings of Australian politics and the relentless battles fought to protect our planet.

Discover the power of conviction as Milne shares her experiences confronting powerful business and political interests, fighting for climate action, and advocating for social justice. This is a must-read for those seeking:

  • Inspiration to make a difference
  • Strategies for effective activism
  • An understanding of Australian environmental history
  • Insights into the challenges faced by women in politics

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Praise
  3. Author biography
  4. Title page
  5. Contents
  6. Dedication
  7. Preface
  8. 1: My Blood’s Country
  9. 2: The Power of Lake Pedder: Awakening
  10. 3: Saving the Franklin: Empowerment
  11. 4: Wesley Vale: First Steps in Activism
  12. 5: The Case of Port Arthur: Gun Law Reform
  13. 6: Pride
  14. 7: Demolishing Democracy: Dirty Tricks
  15. 8: Being a Woman in Politics
  16. 9: In Praise of Knitted Berets
  17. 10: Climate in a Bottle
  18. 11: Global Citizenship and World Heritage
  19. 12: What Price Carbon?
  20. 13: Art as Activism
  21. 14: Backpacking and Beyond: Sri Lanka
  22. 15: Seeking Asylum
  23. 16: Leadership and the Importance of Timing
  24. 17: The Tasmanian Activism App
  25. 18: Green Leadership
  26. Afterword
  27. Acknowledgements
  28. About the illustrator
  29. Picture section
  30. Notes
  31. Index
  32. Credits
  33. Imprint page