The Trail to Kanjiroba

Rediscovering Earth in an Age of Loss

De: William deBuys

Narrado por: William deBuys

A revitalizing new perspective on Earthcare from Pulitzer Prize finalist William deBuys.

In 2016 and 2018 acclaimed author and conservationist William deBuys joined extended medical expeditions into Upper Dolpo, a remote, ethnically Tibetan region of Northwestern Nepal, to provide basic medical services to the residents of the region. Having written about climate change and species extinction, deBuys went on those journeys seeking solace. He needed to find a constructive way of living with the discouraging implications of what he had learned about the diminishing chances of reversing the damage humans have done to Earth; he sought a way of holding onto hope in the face of devastating loss. As deBuys describes these journeys through one of Earth's remotest regions, his writing celebrates the land's staggering natural beauty and treats his listeners to deep dives into two scientific discoveries - the theories of natural selection and plate tectonics - that forever changed human understanding of our planet. Written in a vivid and nuanced style evocative of John McPhee or Peter Matthiessen, The Trail to Kanjiroba offers a surprising and revitalizing new way to think about Earthcare, one that may enable us to continue the difficult work that lies ahead.

©2021 William deBuys (P)2021 Tantor

I’ll be keeping this listen on repeat! (At 1.1x)

I was prompted by my journaling app to write on the topic “what brings you tears of joy.”
I closed the app to pause in thought on that.
I’ve now revisited with an answer. Listening to this book eases a restlessness in me and that brings me tears of joy.

Beautiful and inspiring journey

Thoughtful and intelligent, nicely read and full of insight and fascinating detail about a remote culture.

Extraordinary

The author’s experience is shared with the reader to become one’s own. Quite beautiful and a fine gift.

Deep walking

So. “This next step…”
eleven more words are required, says Audible, but I can’t see why.

Wonderful book!

Enjoyed the scientific musings and the storytelling.
Well narrated and utterly original. I highly recommend even to those who do not know William deBuys other books.