Uprisings for the Earth: Reconnecting Culture with Nature
 “Uprisings for the Earthcreates new, vibrant ground that holds within it keys to finding our way to a meaningful and vital relationship with the natural world in modern civilization. Osprey Orielle Lake’s unique, personal, and inspiring perspective on current and historical events makes us proud to be human as we search for self-responsibility and renewal while defying apathy and cynicism. Her book presents a philosophy that is both rich in nature poetics and filled with good sense. Within compelling and dynamic verse, Lake makes a call to discover and uphold what she has named an ‘Earth etiquette.’ This is a call we need to answer, and Lake makes us thrilled to do it.”– Riane Eisler, author ofThe Chalice and The BladeandThe Real Wealth of Nations“Seeing both the peril and the promise of this moment in time, Osprey Orielle Lake brings us stories infused with her passion for life. Like winds off the mountains, they renew our energy and summon our will to rise up together for the sake of Earth."– Joanna Macy, author ofWorld as Lover, World as Self"If you are searching for your 'ground of being' in these turbulent times, this is the book to read. Osprey Orielle Lake shares with us how to listen to the natural world in our midst and offers some penetrating philosophical nuggets, while tantalizing us occasionally with her poetic flare. The result is a healthy dose of wisdom and a dynamic process for renewing our cultural narrative in a time of societal and environmental change.Uprisings for the Earthis the kind of ecological literacy we need today."– Tony Clarke, co-author ofBlue Goldand author ofTarsands Showdown“This is a book for leaders and for those who feel the call to lead in this historic moment. What you will experience inUprisings for the Earthyou will experience nowhere else.”  – Brian Swimme, co-author ofThe Universe Storywith Thomas Berry“This book gives us a deep understanding of how the current course we are on has led to our dire planetary predicament and what we can do to change it. As an artist and advocate for the Earth, using personal experience and reflection, Lake offers a refreshing perspective on our capacity for intimacy with rivers, forests, mountains, valleys and each other in a time of environmental crisis. This thoughtful book presents a necessary and urgent call to action, cogent advice for all those who wish to be engaged in healing a culture disconnected from nature and in caring for our future.”~ Susan Griffin, authorWrestling with the Angel of DemocracyandWoman and Nature“In these times of great economic, political and environmental dislocation, Osprey Orielle Lake'sUprisings for the Earthchallenges us to rise to the call of history and recommit ourselves individually and collectively, to creating a safe and sustainable future and that we do it with joy and laughter and love and awe and celebration!”~ Belvie Rooks,Growing a Global Heart