If you don’t stand up for yourself today, who will?
“Empowered people don’t let the world pass them by. They get involved because they know they have something to contribute. They know their perspective matters and
their voice counts. They want to play an active role rather than settle for what others may have in mind. How about you?” —Patty Dreier in Empowered: One Planet at a Time
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Banner image by Jared Chambers
Through this book, author Patty Dreier, an environmental educator and former elected official, inspires and equips readers to stand up for themselves on social and environmental issues they care about. Whether readers want to make changes happen locally or globally, this book provides the tools. It is a useful resource for individuals, classrooms and groups of people working for change in their communities or the wider world. Includes self-assessments, action checklists and discussion questions for reading groups. Teacher materials, a free e-journal, and a sample chapter are found here. Watch the book trailer here.
See the book’s pastel painting illustrations by Central Wisconsin Artist Dan Sivek here. They were designed specifically to tie to the chapter themes of Empowered: One Planet at a Time. Part of Dan’s artwork appears on the book’s cover. Other art on the cover was created by Khurram Khan from Pakistan.
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Buy this book and support a wonderful cause! Get an autographed soft cover copy from the Ice Age Trail Alliance online store for $20 and proceeds will go to support the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. More info about this fundraiser here.
“Now more than ever, we need to transform our communities and the ways we live on our planet to address critical challenges and find better balance. It will take great social and environmental movements of concerned citizens who get involved as agents for change. These movements will need inspiring leaders and team members—like you. When you become empowered and develop your skills for taking action on issues that matter, it forever serves you and the causes you believe in. Life becomes even more satisfying because you know you are making a purposeful, positive difference.” —Patty Dreier, Empowered: One Planet at a Time