Planetwalker
- ISBN-10
- 142620275X
- ISBN-13
- 9781426202759
- Series
- Planetwalker
- Category
- Environmental responsibility
- Pages
- 431
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
Description
When the struggle to save oil-soaked birds and restore beaches left him feeling frustrated and helpless, Francis took a vow of silence that endured for 17 years. Through his silence and walking, he learned to listen, and he earned college and graduate degrees.
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