We Are the Weather

De: Jonathan Safran Foer

Narrado por: Jonathan Safran Foer

2019 Amazon.com Best Books of the Year

This program is read by the author.

In We Are the Weather, Jonathan Safran Foer explores the central global dilemma of our time in a surprising, deeply personal, and urgent new way.

Some people reject the fact, overwhelmingly supported by scientists, that our planet is warming because of human activity. But do those of us who accept the reality of human-caused climate change truly believe it? If we did, surely we would be roused to act on what we know. Will future generations distinguish between those who didn’t believe in the science of global warming and those who said they accepted the science but failed to change their lives in response?

The task of saving the planet will involve a great reckoning with ourselves - with our all-too-human reluctance to sacrifice immediate comfort for the sake of the future. We have, he reveals, turned our planet into a farm for growing animal products, and the consequences are catastrophic. Only collective action will save our home and way of life. And it all starts with what we eat - and don't eat - for breakfast.

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Must-Read

Compelling and extremely well-written. The only clearly argued thesis on the need to reduce meat consumption that has motivated me and I’ve long recycled, only supported sustainable brands, and do whatever I can to eliminate my own plastic use and overall waste.

everyone should read this book!

An exciting and emotional response to climate change and New practical ideas of how we could make a better future period. I have changed my habits immediately as a result of reading this profound book. Thank you for writing John.

I believe

I liked the mental and emotional dialogue… the logical arguments, and the information regarding the climate change.

Facing the reality head on

I always liked to recognize myself as someone who cares about climate change issues but there has always been a sense that my action and my belief system is incongruent. This book is written in such a potent way through self reflection and rationally thinking through our behavior as a society. I am convinced.

First JSF book I didn't enjoy

Couldn't seem to decide what this book wanted to be. An explanation and call to action or a reminiscence of humans and family. It failed in whichever it was intended to be.

A life-changing book.

The number of times I have quoted this book is nothing next to the number of times I've considered this book and went back to it for information.
The notion of "we can't see what we don't want to believe - so how CAN we create behavioral change?" is extremely important, and the responsibility - and feasibility - of each and every one of us changing what we (like to) think of as "inevitable" is crucial. I recommend listening to it, having everyone else listen to it, putting it on curriculums and whatnot. Thankfully, it's written eloquently and it is very engaging and interesting, so it's not like you are committing to an important lecture you need to push through.

Read this

Read this. Give a copy to your mother. Your grandmother. Your neighbor and your uncle. Read it. And do what you can. I will too. For you. For us. For my family and yours.

Mixed feelings

I enjoyed the story that Foer told and returned back to throughout this book;; And how he woke his own families story into his message. However, I don’t think he dwelt on the subject of this book long enough. I was expecting more discussion about food, food choices, and practical steps to achieving the goal of no animal products before dinner. I also don’t think that solution is a one size fits all.He spent no time exploring possible alternatives, Like eating vegan for dinner and having meat for breakfast or lunch. He didn’t broach the subject of small, humane farms, or eating locally. He just presents the one idea, but doesn’t expand on it at all. I was not convinced.

Brilliant and haunting. Please read this book.

Brilliant and haunting. I laughed and I cried. I paused and looked in the mirror. I read some more and wept again.

Please read this book.

Preachy and sometimes esoteric

Everything he says is relevant to our planet .. it's just that it's not very compelling.