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A review by lawl3sswr3n
That Wild Country: An Epic Journey Through the Past, Present, and Future of America's Public Lands by Mark Kenyon
5.0
This was hands-down one of the best books I read this entire year.
Kenyon did an amazing job of defining the integral importance of public lands and how each and every American is impacted in both small and large ways by them.
Framing his own amazing personal experiences and interactions with these public lands across the United States, he describes the historical backgrounds of each of these destinations as well. Through Kenyon's eyes we get to hear how his personal heroes have shaped the laws and policies that govern what we know today as public lands. We also get to understand what public lands are capable of, and how each and every single person can together agree on the simple fact that public lands (whatever purpose we use them for) are so incredibly important to American well-being. He also outlines the importance of balance - we can't just have individuals claiming resources, or individuals using it just for recreational purposes. There needs to be a beautiful balance. But Kenyon argues that this shouldn't be based on your political views, but more your own personal values alongside being able to access the kind of opportunities we all deserve to live the fullest life possible by our own definition.
I feel inspired having read this. I feel inspired to go outside, go out on a hike, and be a part of these public lands that so many historical figures have fought to endow to generations to come. I also feel inspired to start the fight as well... Public lands belong to everyone.
If it's any consolation, I truly never write full reviews of novels I read. But this one.... This one deserved it. Kenyon is a fighter, an advocate, and a hero of this generation by standing up for what he believes in and being will to say the hard things not for his own benefit but for the benefit of us all - because what he argues is the right thing.
10/10 would recommend to anyone.
Kenyon did an amazing job of defining the integral importance of public lands and how each and every American is impacted in both small and large ways by them.
Framing his own amazing personal experiences and interactions with these public lands across the United States, he describes the historical backgrounds of each of these destinations as well. Through Kenyon's eyes we get to hear how his personal heroes have shaped the laws and policies that govern what we know today as public lands. We also get to understand what public lands are capable of, and how each and every single person can together agree on the simple fact that public lands (whatever purpose we use them for) are so incredibly important to American well-being. He also outlines the importance of balance - we can't just have individuals claiming resources, or individuals using it just for recreational purposes. There needs to be a beautiful balance. But Kenyon argues that this shouldn't be based on your political views, but more your own personal values alongside being able to access the kind of opportunities we all deserve to live the fullest life possible by our own definition.
I feel inspired having read this. I feel inspired to go outside, go out on a hike, and be a part of these public lands that so many historical figures have fought to endow to generations to come. I also feel inspired to start the fight as well... Public lands belong to everyone.
If it's any consolation, I truly never write full reviews of novels I read. But this one.... This one deserved it. Kenyon is a fighter, an advocate, and a hero of this generation by standing up for what he believes in and being will to say the hard things not for his own benefit but for the benefit of us all - because what he argues is the right thing.
10/10 would recommend to anyone.