Rachel Louise Carson (1907-1964)
Rachel Carson was a Marine biologist and nature writer, who is credited by many as inspiring the modern global environmental movement. In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, which focused on synthetic pesticide use and its negative impact on both the natural word and humans. The book spurred an environmental movement that led to a national ban on DDT and other pesticides, as well as the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
A Sense of Wonder & Kaiulani Lee
A Sense of Wonder is the story of Rachel Carson’s love for the natural world and her fight to defend it. It is also the story of a private woman who was thrust into the role of a controversial public figure.
Kaiulani Lee, author and performer of A Sense of Wonder, has over 30 years of experience as an actor off-Broadway, in films, and on TV. For over 10 years now, Kaiulani Lee has been traveling the United States and abroad performing her play A Sense of Wonder, which has won praise from critics.
On September 27, 2008, the Women Writing for (a) Change Foundation is bringing A Sense of Wonder to the Greater Cincinnati area for the first time.
Praise for Kaiulani Lee:
From Bill Moyers, PBS
“I was deeply moved by Kaiulani Lee’s incarnation of Rachel Carson in A SENSE OF WONDER. This sublimely written and subtly choreographed performance brings to life the remarkable spirit of a woman who changed the way we see our world. You cannot watch Kaiulani Lee without reflecting on universal themes – life, death, the power of place, courage in growing old and inspeaking the truth. You cannot walk away unmoved.”
From John R. Lemon, Director of the National ConservationTraining Center Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of Interior
“Conservation professionals from across the country sat transfixed by Miss Lee's performance. It was as if they were in the room with Rachel Carson. A Sense of Wonder has spurred our professionals to redouble their own efforts to conserve our precious natural resources. The play is an overwhelming and inspirational experience.”
For more information on Rachel Carson, Kaiulani Lee, or A Sense of Wonder please follow these links:
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/09212007/profile3.html
http://members.aol.com/rccouncil/ourpage/