Treesong
Author of Change
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- Canonical name
- Treesong
- Legal name
- Treesong
- Other names
- Justin Patrick O'Neill (birth name)
- Birthdate
- 1978-05-19
- Gender
- male (He/They)
- Education
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale (BA|Philosophy)
- Short biography
- Treesong is a father, husband, author, talk radio host, and Real-Life Superhero living in Southern Illinois, USA. He writes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, mostly about the climate crisis and climate justice. He has published three novels, one short story anthology, one poetry collection, and several smaller works with limited distribution.
Treesong grew up in the Chicagoland area. He moved to Carbondale, Illinois to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he received a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Since then, he has been involved in a variety of community projects related to social justice, climate justice, and climate communication. His website features a blog, a Climate Change Bookshop, and a Climate Resource Center with information and links related to many aspects of the climate crisis and climate justice. - Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Melrose Park, Illinois, USA
- Places of residence
- Carbondale, Illinois, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- Illinois, USA
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"All the Climate Feels" by Treesong offers a poignant and multifaceted exploration of the emotional landscape surrounding climate change. Drawing on his diverse experiences as a father, husband, author, and Real-Life Superhero, Treesong crafts a collection of climate change poetry that delves into the depths of despair, moments of inspiration, and everything in between. Through free verse influenced by both literary traditions and the spoken word culture of Southern Illinois, Treesong show more captures the essence of climate crisis, climate justice, and the profound changes shaping our world.
What sets "All the Climate Feels" apart is its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and perspectives on the climate crisis. Each poem invites readers to reflect on their own "climate feels" and consider the role of environmental upheaval in their lives and communities. By blending personal narratives with universal themes, Treesong creates a compelling narrative that transcends traditional boundaries of poetry, making this collection a valuable addition to the discourse on climate change. show less
What sets "All the Climate Feels" apart is its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and perspectives on the climate crisis. Each poem invites readers to reflect on their own "climate feels" and consider the role of environmental upheaval in their lives and communities. By blending personal narratives with universal themes, Treesong creates a compelling narrative that transcends traditional boundaries of poetry, making this collection a valuable addition to the discourse on climate change. show less
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
NOTE: I received a free eBook copy of this book from LibraryThing's Early Reviewers (March 2023).
As its title suggests, "All The Climate Feels" is a collection of poetry on the climate crisis. Treesong's verses explore the impact of climate change on multiple facets of the human psyche, diving into the feelings of confusion, ruefulness, distress, and helplessness that the common person encounters when confronting the misguided and malicious decisions of the powers that be that got the world show more to this emergency. This does not make for light reading, yet Treesong's message could not be more timely. "All The Climate Feels" is best digested one poem at a time, reading each line aloud to feel the impact of his messages. The collection begs to be performed at a live poetry slam. Standouts include "First It Came" (modelled after Martin Niemoller's classic confession "First They Came" to illustrate the impending dangers of rising sea levels) and "#ExxonKnew," imagining what happened to the first climate scientist at Exxon who realized what a predicament the world was in. This collection should be required reading not just for any activist, but anyone who remotely cares. show less
As its title suggests, "All The Climate Feels" is a collection of poetry on the climate crisis. Treesong's verses explore the impact of climate change on multiple facets of the human psyche, diving into the feelings of confusion, ruefulness, distress, and helplessness that the common person encounters when confronting the misguided and malicious decisions of the powers that be that got the world show more to this emergency. This does not make for light reading, yet Treesong's message could not be more timely. "All The Climate Feels" is best digested one poem at a time, reading each line aloud to feel the impact of his messages. The collection begs to be performed at a live poetry slam. Standouts include "First It Came" (modelled after Martin Niemoller's classic confession "First They Came" to illustrate the impending dangers of rising sea levels) and "#ExxonKnew," imagining what happened to the first climate scientist at Exxon who realized what a predicament the world was in. This collection should be required reading not just for any activist, but anyone who remotely cares. show less
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
Teen environmental activists given a (relatively low-key) comic superhero treatment.
An optimistic (and sometime even a bit forceful) "can-do" message a bit muddled by a lot of New Age imagery and an ageist cast with few positive adult characters.
An optimistic (and sometime even a bit forceful) "can-do" message a bit muddled by a lot of New Age imagery and an ageist cast with few positive adult characters.
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- Rating
- 4.4
- Reviews
- 3
- ISBNs
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