"This book is fantastic--moving, motivating, and totally useful. It shows that one teenager can make a huge difference and that lots of teenagers, networking or working independently, can change the world." --Ingrid E. Newkirk, Cofounder of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
At the astonishing age of twelve, Danny Seo gathered a handful of kids and founded Earth 2000--an environmental and animal rights activist group that blossomed into a 20,000-member force of tenacious teenage crusaders. Danny has since become one of the best-known young activists in the country.
Are you idealistic, energized, and wondering how you too can make a difference? If so, then Generation React is the book for you. Danny shares his hard-won skills and years of experience in a step-by-step guide that makes changing the world a little bit easier. In Generation React he teaches you how to
Start your own activist group Reenergize an existing activist group Brainstorm creative fund-raising techniques Win media exposure Reform school policy Launch boycotts Make legislators listen Organize a protest Tap the wealth of free information on the Internet And much more!
Today's teenagers are often accused of being apathetic, nihilistic, despairing youth, slacking their way through life. Along comes Danny Seo, who considers himself a member of the React Generation--kids who are making changes in the world. At the tender age of 20 Seo is a veteran grassroots organizer and the author of Generation React. At age 12 he took $10 and founded Earth 2000, a national environmental and animal rights activist group; their success has been outstanding. In Generation React Seo shares his story and gives tips to readers seeking to create societal change. The book is a step-by-step guide for beginning young activists, though parents will also learn a tremendous amount. Share this one with your teenagers.
From the Publisher
I wish I had known a Danny Seo growing up. I always wanted to be able to give back to my community, and when I was a senior in high school, I did work part time at the county welfare office. It was a sobering experience, and helped me value the gifts I have so much more. Every parent should give this book to their children and help them to realize what a difference they can make in the world. A. Scheibe, Editor
Environmental lifestyle expert Danny Seo calls his eco-friendly way of living Simply Green. Through his bestselling books, his how-to lifestyle lectures, weekly Sirius Satellite Radio program and his upcoming companion TV show, Danny Seo continues to share his creative ideas that has made him America's leading lifestyle authority on modern, eco-friendly living.
Born on Earth Day in 1977, Danny has championed on behalf of the natural biodiversity of our planet from a very young age. On his 12th birthday, he founded the organization Earth 2000 with just a few friends and $23. By his 18th birthday, he transformed the grassroots organization into the country's largest teenage activist charity spearheading worldwide campaigns on behalf of the environment.
Today, Danny, 29, encourages America to live a greener lifestyle. His lifestyle book Conscious Style Home (St. Martin's Press; 2001) chronicles his renovation of his parents' Green Hills, Pennsylvania home. Using easy-to-find eco-friendly materials, the beautifully photographed book received rave reviews in The New York Times, Elle, Food & Wine, Elle Decor, and USA Today, who raved "Say 'environment' to Danny Seo, and it's as if you've punched the word into the search engine Google: Out roars an avalanche of ideas and references that threatens to scramble your brain.'"
His brand new books Simply Green Parties and Simply Green Giving showcases Danny's unique take and approach to stylish green living. Both books feature lush, colorful photography and clear, step-by-step instructions along with Danny's secret tips and how-to information on living the Simply Green way.
As Editor-at-Large of Country Home magazine, Danny pens a monthly column for the magazine and produce feature stories for the magazine's 7.6 million readers. Each month, his "Fresh Thinking" column features clever and easy ideas to recycle anything into gorgeously chic home accessories with quick and easy tips that prove green living can be gorgeous living, too.
Debuting in September 2006, Danny's TV series will debut on the LIME cable channel, the new Steve Case backed network with the tagline, "Healthy Living with a Twist." The show, also titled Simply Green, will feature stylish and eco-friendly tips for the home, all shot on location from Danny's new bungalow style dwelling in Pennsylvania. Danny also hosts a weekly talk show on Sirius Satellite Radio of the same name.
Danny also assists some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities as an eco-stylist. He dresses actors and actresses in environmentally-friendly fashion, consults on the renovation of their homes, and helps them raise money for their eco-charities.
Danny has been named one of "40 Under 40" to watch by Crain's New York Business and in an honor of a lighter note, one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World." He stars in a nationwide TV public service announcement campaign airing on HGTV and TLC encouraging Americans to recycle their old cell phones through a nonprofit program called Call2Recycle. A popular speaker at colleges, corporations and special events, Danny has given hundreds of keynote addresses including the College of William & Mary, and The State of the World Forums and the National Kitchen & Bath Association. In May 2006, he gave the commencement speech to the University of California's Berkeley graduating class.
5.0 out of 5 starsWe'd have a better world if everyone were like Danny!, August 2, 1999
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I saw Danny Seo on an old re-run of Leeza during a summer-camp break. (We never watch day time TV) & called my daughter to come listen. We then bought the book & read it together. Reading of this book should be a school project or requirement...it will produce softer, gentler more caring kids & transform them into bright young active citizens. I will send this book to school for her second grade class teacher to have a peak at & hopefully she can do something & perhaps create a "learning-sharing project" for the kids....maybe near Thanksgiving or Earth Day??
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5.0 out of 5 starsIncredibly informative and inspiring, May 29, 1998
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This book is for anybody who wants to make a change in their global or local world, not just teens. Though Danny's only 20, he knows more from his time as an activist than most people three times his age. If you are unhappy about anything from a problem with your town or school to the nation's environmental policies, this book gives the nuts and bolts of how you personally can make a change. It's wonderful to see someone who cares and is doing something about it. Danny should be a role model for any concerned citizen of any age - and his book should go on to become THE reference guide for a generation.
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5.0 out of 5 starsYou will be surprised!, April 7, 1998
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"Generation React" is definitely one of those books that surprised me. I thought this was another, -duh- books. But, after I read it from cover to cover, it has helped me a lot and have motivated me. As president of an 80 member animal rights club at Brooklyn Technical High School, I highly recommend this book for any experienced or novice activist. You will be surprised!
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