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On Time and Water by Andri Snær Magnason - 4* - My Review

This book is part memoir and part exploration of the environmental crisis. The contents include a wide variety of topics, including the author’s family memories, personal anecdotes, and scientific observations on glaciers, global warming, oceanic changes, and wildlife habitat destruction. It even includes an interview with the Dalai Lama. The author is from Iceland, and he explores his country’s issues as they relate to the global community, particularly with glacial melting and volcanic eruptions. The writing is top rate and includes references to Nordic mythology, which reflect a deep connection to the past. Magnason emphasizes the passage of time by inserting personal stories of his grandparents, parents, children, and future grandchildren, placing himself (and by association the readers) into a bigger timeline than solely our own lifespans. I really enjoyed this book, especially the idea of connecting our lives to the past and the future. It ends with a hopeful chapter, listing several positive changes that are underway. It can feel a little meandering at times, but it is passionately written and inspirational.

June BWF Extra letter O and tagged "europe" x8:
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