{"title":"Eliane Brum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of \u003cem\u003eEliane Brum\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished Brazilian author and journalist whose writings offer profound insights into the human experience and social issues. Eliane Brum's body of work is celebrated for its evocative prose and deep exploration of often-overlooked narratives, especially within Brazilian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of her collection is the remarkable book \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBanzeiro Òkòtó: The Amazon as the Centre of the World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this compelling work, Brum delves into the heart of the Amazon rainforest, bringing to light the stories of its people and the environmental challenges they face. Through her eloquent storytelling, she underscores the crucial role the Amazon plays in the global ecosystem and the urgent need to protect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrum's writing offers readers an authentic glimpse into the complexities of life in Brazil and beyond, challenging perceptions and inspiring action. Her works are essential for anyone interested in understanding the intricate tapestry of culture, nature, and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse this collection to engage with Eliane Brum's thought-provoking narratives that blend journalism and literature, leaving a lasting impact on readers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"banzeiro-okoto-by-eliane-brum-9781911648611","title":"Banzeiro Òkòtó","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA confrontation with the destruction of the Amazon by a writer who moved her life into the heart of the forest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn lyrical, impassioned prose, Eliane Brum recounts her move from São Paulo to Altamira, a city along the Xingu River that has been devastated by the construction of one of the largest dams in the world. In community with the human and more-than-human world of the Amazon, Brum seeks to \"reforest\" herself while building relationships with forest peoples who carry both the scars and the resistance of the forest in their bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving together the lived stories of the region and its history of violent corruption and destruction, \u003cem\u003eBanzeiro Òkòtó\u003c\/em\u003e is a call for radical change, for the creation of a new kind of human being capable of facing the potential extinction of our species. In it, Brum reveals the direct links between structural inequities rooted in gender, race, class, and even species, and the suffering that capitalism and climate breakdown wreak on those who are least responsible for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe title \u003cem\u003eBanzeiro Òkòtó\u003c\/em\u003e features words from two cultural and linguistic traditions: \"banzeiro\" is what the Amazon people call the place where the river turns into a fearsome vortex, and \"Òkòtó\" is the Yoruba word for a shell that spirals outward into infinity. Like the Xingu River, turning as it flows, this book is a fierce document of transformation arguing for the centrality of the Amazon to all our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The Amazon to all our lives. Eliane Brum's book is an instant classic.' — Antonio Nobre, scientist \u0026amp; Amazon activist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'I never tire of saying how great Eliane Brum is.' — Juma Xipaia, indigenous leader, in attendance at Cop26\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Eliane calls the Amazon region the centre of the world. In her opinion, this is a political rather than a geographical stance, since this territory is of vast importance to the rest of the world.' — \u003cem\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Reading \u003cem\u003eBanzeiro Òkòtó\u003c\/em\u003e is a way of forging alliances on behalf of human and nonhuman lives, a vital resource as we confront the grim momentum of destruction.' — \u003cem\u003eSul 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340642369772,"sku":"9781911648611","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17240393482868.jpg?v=1772162853"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/eliane-brum.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}