Into the Blue Book Club's next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9 at 8 pm ET! Have any book suggestions? When you join the Into the Blue Book Club, you'll have the option to suggest some of your favorite ocean-themed books on our registration page.
Into the Blue Book Club will be reading captivating books about the ocean and marine life. Books can range from fiction, ocean-themed adventures to educational, non-fiction conservation topics. The goal of each choice is to select a book that will not only inform members on a variety of topics regarding marine science and conservation but also bring together like-minded individuals who share a common admiration for our blue planet.
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The book of discussion for our next meeting on April 9, 8 pm ET will be:
Great Tide Rising: Towards Clarity and Moral Courage in a Time of Planetary Change
By: Dr. Kathleen Dean Moore
Even as seas rise against the shores, another great tide is beginning to rise – a tide of outrage against the pillage of the planet, a tide of commitment to justice and human rights, a swelling affirmation of moral responsibility to the future and to Earth’s fullness of life.
Philosopher and nature essayist Kathleen Dean Moore takes on the essential questions: Why is it wrong to wreck the world? What is our obligation to the future? What is the transformative power of moral resolve? How can clear thinking stand against the lies and illogic that batter the chances for positive change? What are useful answers to the recurring questions of a storm-threatened time – What can anyone do? Is there any hope? And always this: What stories and ideas will lift people who deeply care, inspiring them to move forward with clarity and moral courage?
A full synopsis of the novel is available on GoodReads.
Be sure to come prepared with questions or email them to books@REEF.org beforehand!
Discussion Questions:
In the Chapter "ethics and extinction" talks about naming geological time periods and provides some samples/ideas. Do you have any name recommendations and if so, please explain them.
Above all, this book is a wake up call. What was a climate wake up call you had? Did it lead to action, hope, grief or any other emotion?
This book includes stories, metaphors, songs, oathes, and questions, letters, and guided observations, which resonated with you the most or did you enjoy the most? What do you think is the authors purpose in doing this? Did it make you think of any stories, poems, songs or interviews?
As the book is centered on the questions, Why is it wrong to wreck the world? What is our obligation to the future? What is the transformative power or moral resolve? etc. What are useful answers to guide hope and inspiration to move people forward?
We look forward to seeing you at our next virtual meeting!