Heart Of A Heroine: Saving the Last Redwoods [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Julia Hill (Author), Julia Butterfly Hill (Author), Michael Toms (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2001

On this extraordinary audio program, Julia Butterfly Hill, the remarkable woman who inspired the world by living in a giant redwood tree named "Luna" to protest the practices of the logging industry, shares her story of commitment, perseverance, and courage with New Dimensions Radio host Michael Toms. The two engage in a compelling dialogue, with Hill recounting how she steadfastly remained in her leafy perch for two years, surviving wild weather and harassment from her opponents, while drawing international attention to the plight of redwoods. Hill's remarkable tree-sit ended in December of 1999, when she negotiated a deal with Pacific Lumber to save Luna from destruction.

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New Dimensions Radio co-founder Michael Toms conducts a thoughtful, compelling interview with environmental activist Julia Butterfly Hill. Using his rich, deep, and compassionate voice, Toms coaxes Hill to detail her two-year experience of living in Luna, a giant redwood she ultimately saved from the ax. Although this interview could be stereotyped as "New Age," the story and its heroine are amazing. Hill recounts with humor and strength of character how she first found herself in the tree and how the activist spirit came to life within her. Toms assists in bringing out Hill's philosophies of life, nature, and the human spirit, packing big meaning into this small production. H.L.S. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Hay House; abridged edition edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561708534
• ISBN-13: 978-1561708536
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,200,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The voice for those whom cannot speak, January 30, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Heart Of A Heroine: Saving the Last Redwoods (Audio Cassette)

Julia Butterfly Hill's story is that in which is so awe inspiring and full of such powerful truth, its hard not to want to go out and do something extreme as well to protect our sacred environment in all of its natural beauty!

This audiocassette is wonderful, made by new dimensions radio ( whom is involved with many environmental issues), and is definetly a must have for you treehuggers, outdoor lovers, and spiritualists!

If you do not know of Julia's 2 year treesit in "luna", please go out and get this cassette! I guarentee it will leave you refreshed and inspired!

So take the journey with ms hill as she talks about her sit, and the trials and tribulations she experienced while participating in the longest treesit in history! (738days)

Happy listening!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Interview With An Environmental Heroine, January 4, 2003

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traveling wilbury (Asheville, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heart Of A Heroine: Saving the Last Redwoods (Audio Cassette)

New Dimensions Radio and Michael Toms are known for presenting some of the most important people and issues of our times. Gratefully, New Dimensions released this amazing interview with Julia Butterfly Hill.

Her book 'Legacy of Luna', about her experiences 180 feet up a thousand year old redwood, the resulting preservation of it and the surrounding grove, is fascinating. With this interview, we get to hear her speak of the ordeal/adventure in her own voice.

Even more than listening to the profound experience, her incredible spirit, generosity, and love for all living things is inspiring. This tape is highly recommended for anyone who has respect for all forms of life and their protection.