Rachel Carson

Rachel Carson (1907-1964) spent most of her professional life as a marine biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. By the late 1950s, she had written three lyrical, popular books about the sea, including the best-selling The Sea Around Us, and had become the most respected science writer in America. She completed Silent Spring against formidable personal odds, and with it shaped a powerful social movement that has altered the course of history.

Rachel Carson book reviews

  • Silent Spring 5 out of 5

    As promised

    by Fiona W, Dec 13, 2012

    The book was as described and arrived promptly. I am fully satisfied with this purchase. read more

  • The Sense of Wonder 5 out of 5

    Both audio and print version are super!

    by KayM, Jul 11, 2010

    Don't forget to check out Kaiulani Lee's reading version of this beautiful book.
    She reads it with such grace and understanding. It is poetic.
    It is available here in audio and as a download in ... read more

  • Silent Spring 2 out of 5

    Dated

    by Danita O, Aug 2, 2012

    This book was an important study at the time but it is very dated now read more

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