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A review by smalltownbookmom
Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty
4.0
A young Irish environmental activist on the spectrum shares a year in his life in diary form. This book is perfect for fans of Greta Thunburg and does a wonderful job providing a voice to the younger generation of climate activists fighting to make changes in small and big ways.
Dara shares how social media can be both a way to connect with like minded activists but how it can also be draining dealing with the trolls and haters. I found it interesting hearing how his frustrations with the lack of government action affected his mental health too. Our youth are so passionate and they are stuck on the sidelines watching the people in power continue to ignore and not act in light of looming carbon emission deadlines.
The style/delivery of the book was a little dry for me but the message and heart behind the words were truly inspiring! Definitely recommend this one.
Dara shares how social media can be both a way to connect with like minded activists but how it can also be draining dealing with the trolls and haters. I found it interesting hearing how his frustrations with the lack of government action affected his mental health too. Our youth are so passionate and they are stuck on the sidelines watching the people in power continue to ignore and not act in light of looming carbon emission deadlines.
The style/delivery of the book was a little dry for me but the message and heart behind the words were truly inspiring! Definitely recommend this one.