Will Falk Boeken

"Written while Falk was involved in the first-ever American federal lawsuit seeking personhood and rights of nature for a major ecosystem-- the Colorado River--this essay ... explores the American cultural, and his personal, relationship with one of the world's most famous--and most misunderstood--rivers. Responsible for speaking on the Colorado's behalf in court, Falk spent weeks traveling with the river asking her who she is and what she needs"--Publisher marketing.

Focusing on the intersection of poetry and environmental activism, this collection features biophilic poems inspired by the author's experiences in land defense campaigns. Will Falk captures the voices of nature while recounting his protests against destructive projects in places like Thacker Pass and Mauna Kea. As the urgency of environmental preservation grows, the poems serve as a powerful call to action, encouraging readers to find their courage and commitment to protect the natural world, the source of all life.