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Book Synopsis: From a fearless, internationally acclaimed activist, We Will BeJaguars is an impassioned memoir about an indigenous childhood, a clash of cultures, and the fight to save the Amazon rainforest and protect her people. Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest—one of the last to be contacted by missionaries in the 1950s—Nemonte Nenquimo had a singular upbringing. She was taught about plant medicines, foraging, oral storytelling, and shamanism by her elders. She played barefoot in the forest and didn’t walk on pavement, or see a car, until she was a teenager and left to study with an evangelical missionary group in the city. But after Nemonte’s ancestors began appearing in her dreams, pleading with her to return and embrace her own culture, she listened. Nemonte returned to the forest and traditional ways of life and became one of the most forceful voices in climate change activism. She spearheaded an alliance of Indigenous nations across the Upper Amazon and led her people to a landmark victory against Big Oil, protecting over a half million acres of primary rainforest. We Will Be Jaguars is an astonishing memoir by an equally astonishing woman. Nemonte digs into generations of oral history, uprooting centuries of conquest, and hacking away at racist notions of Indigenous peoples. Ultimately, she reveals a life story as rich, harsh, and vital as the Amazon rainforest herself.
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Immerse yourself in an extraordinary journey through the Amazon rainforest with "We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of the Amazon Rainforest." This deeply personal and riveting memoir penned by internationally acclaimed activist, Nemonte Nenquimo, offers an indescribable glimpse into the life of an indigenous child and the remarkable battle to save the rainforest. As an esteemed member of the Waorani tribe, Nenquimo's upbringing is unlike anything you've ever encountered.
With a childhood filled with teachings of plant medicines, foraging, oral storytelling, and shamanism, Nenquimo's connection to nature and traditions runs deep. Feel the raw authenticity as you embody her experiences of playing barefoot in the forest, untouched by the sight of a car or the feel of pavement until her teenage years. Witness the clash of cultures when she ventures into the city under the guidance of evangelical missionaries.
But the story takes an unexpected turn as Nemonte Nenquimo begins to have vivid dreams, an ancestral call to return and embrace her own culture. With courage in her heart, she heeds the plea and unwaveringly fights for the protection of the Amazon rainforest and her people. Discover the remarkable tale of how she unites Indigenous nations across the Upper Amazon, spearheading a monumental victory against Big Oil and safeguarding over a half million acres of invaluable rainforest.
"We Will Be Jaguars" goes beyond a simple memoir; it is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit. Nemonte Nenquimo delves into centuries of conquest, dismantling preconceived notions of Indigenous peoples and exposing the harsh realities they face.
Experience Nemonte Nenquimo's life story, intricately woven with the rich tapestry of the Amazon rainforest itself. With each page turned, you will be captivated by her unwavering determination, moved by her profound connection to the land, and inspired to join the fight for climate change activism.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this extraordinary literary journey. Explore "We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of the Amazon Rainforest" and witness the power of one woman's incredible journey.
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