Eric Dinerstein was a sophomore at Northwestern University, happily pursuing a degree in filmmaking, when friends persuaded him to rent a farmhouse in the woods, 25 miles from campus. It was a fateful decision, sparking a 30-year career in conservation biology that took him from the icy mountains of Kashmir to the cloud forests of Costa Rica, from Peace Corps volunteer to chief scientist for the World Wildlife Fund. Along the way, Dinerstein met countless individuals whose dedication convinced him that science, advocacy and passion create a powerful force for change. There is reason to hope, he tells us in this lively memoir, but it’s up to us, as individuals, to make a difference.
Eric Dinerstein was a sophomore at Northwestern University, happily pursuing a degree in filmmaking, when friends persuaded him to rent a farmhouse in the woods, 25 miles from campus. It was a fateful decision, sparking a 30-year career in conservation biology that took him from the icy mountains of Kashmir to the cloud forests of Costa Rica, from Peace Corps volunteer to chief scientist for the World Wildlife Fund. Along the way, Dinerstein met countless individuals whose dedication convinced him that science, advocacy and passion create a powerful force for change. There is reason to hope, he tells us in this lively memoir, but it’s up to us, as individuals, to make a difference. 
