Silent Spring Revolution: John F. Kennedy, Rachel Carson, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and the Great Environmental Awakening

The Silent Spring Revolution by Douglas Brinkley is a groundbreaking book that chronicles the rise of environmental activism during the Long Sixties (1960-1973).

This book tells the story of an indomitable generation that saved the natural world under the leadership of John F.

Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon.

With a focus on key figures such as Rachel Carson, David Brower, Barry Commoner, Coretta Scott King, Stewart Udall, William O.

Douglas, and Cesar Chavez, Brinkley pays tribute to their courageous efforts in combating the destruction of the natural world.

The book provides a detailed account of how these individuals worked together to create a movement that would change the course of history.

Through their collective efforts, they were able to bring about significant environmental reforms and protect the planet for future generations.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the origins of the modern environmental movement and the heroes who fought to save our planet.