The Sacred Balance
The Sacred Balance
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Brief
259
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 1990s
1997
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature, David Suzuki combines scientific and spiritual perspectives to highlight how humanity threatens the Earth's essential elements—air, water, earth, and fire—which are crucial for survival. He underscores the importance of indigenous knowledge and sustainable practices, advocating for a balanced approach to environmentalism that integrates science, spirituality, and policy.
Informative
Inspirational
Contemplative
Hopeful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
David Suzuki's The Sacred Balance is praised for its compelling integration of scientific insight and indigenous wisdom, addressing humanity's connection to nature. Readers appreciate its lyrical prose and clear message on the importance of sustainability. Critics, however, find the content occasionally repetitive and the solutions offered too idealistic for practical application.
Who Should Read The Sacred Balance?
A reader who enjoys The Sacred Balance by David Suzuki likely has a profound interest in environmental science, ecology, and the interconnectedness of life. Similar in appeal to Silent Spring by Rachel Carson and The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben, this reader values a narrative blending scientific insight with a spiritual perspective on nature.
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259
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 1990s
1997
Adult
18+ years
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