scrAPES Week 8
Topic: From Calm Leadership, Lasting Change
By: Nancy F. Koehn of the New York Times
Date: October 27, 2012
Summary
The message in the book, Silent Spring, is definitely an impactful one, but the hardships and obstacles that Rachel Carson had to face when writing the book will certainly turn heads. Medical problems such as cancer and pneumonia prolonged the creation of the influential novel, on top of being a mother, but Carson prevailed in the end: The book was met with worldwide acclaim, and influential figures such as president John F. Kennedy have cited the book to justify environmental preservation. Today, Silent Spring is still a powerful book, and people continue to research and follow its message.
Reflection
I never realized how much hardship Rachel Carson faced during her work process, so this article surprised me knowing that she authored such an influential book in such critical conditions. Even today, classrooms are still teaching the message and warning that the book is so notorious for. What we have failed to do, however, is FOLLOW these messages and heed these warnings. Industry still ravages the Earth's habitats and pollutes the air, so when will civilization realize that our activities will lead to downfall? In my opinion, more literature like Silent Spring should be introduced and promoted, and more activists should broadcast on local media in order to raise awareness.
By: Nancy F. Koehn of the New York Times
Date: October 27, 2012
Summary
The message in the book, Silent Spring, is definitely an impactful one, but the hardships and obstacles that Rachel Carson had to face when writing the book will certainly turn heads. Medical problems such as cancer and pneumonia prolonged the creation of the influential novel, on top of being a mother, but Carson prevailed in the end: The book was met with worldwide acclaim, and influential figures such as president John F. Kennedy have cited the book to justify environmental preservation. Today, Silent Spring is still a powerful book, and people continue to research and follow its message.
Reflection
I never realized how much hardship Rachel Carson faced during her work process, so this article surprised me knowing that she authored such an influential book in such critical conditions. Even today, classrooms are still teaching the message and warning that the book is so notorious for. What we have failed to do, however, is FOLLOW these messages and heed these warnings. Industry still ravages the Earth's habitats and pollutes the air, so when will civilization realize that our activities will lead to downfall? In my opinion, more literature like Silent Spring should be introduced and promoted, and more activists should broadcast on local media in order to raise awareness.