Julia describes what it is like to live on a small platform 180 feet above the ground in her book, The Legacy of Luna, and not to wreck the book for you, but its absolutely terrifying. The lumber company tried to starve her out of the tree and she nearly died in the violent windstorms which are very different when you are not planted safely on the ground. Throughout it all, she fielded a media wildfire making her the poster child of the environmental movement for years to come. Not only is she a beautiful woman whose strong convictions make her unique, she has a beautiful heart whose perseverance and dedication knows no bounds. We could all take a lesson in finding our passion and purpose in life from Julia Butterfly Hill.
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wow, loved this post, the choice of pictures and your description. thank you for reminding me about julia butterfly hill.
That is incredible, she actually stayed in that tree for so long. I'm so glad that there are people out there who will actually go to 'extremes' aka actually DO something for what they believe in. What an extraordinary woman.
Wow, this is inspiring! I could never do this. am jealous of how free she must have felt up in that tree, apart from all the danger. I have often imagined living in a tree. I love the idea of living in an adult size Tree house, raised up among the trees. Something like these:
http://dornob.com/100-year-treehouse-will-take-a-century-to-be-completed/
http://dornob.com/new-tree-cabin-features-rooftop-deck-top-down-entry/
http://dornob.com/the-birds-nest-fantastic-treehouse-room-in-a-forest-hotel/
Ahh, what an incredibly story! I am definitely going to track down her book - thank you so much for sharing this with us!
This is actually amazing. There are so many questions I want o ask (namely, washroom?) but I guess I'll have to put the book on hold at the library! It's hard to have such strong convictions nowadays because it's hard to determine what's a distraction. Ugh.
Thanks for the loveliest comment. It made me glow.
Do you know Italo Calvino's book, The Baron in Trees? It's about a baron (surprise here) who decides to live atop trees in the days when Italy was still mostly covered by forests... Calvino is my favourite writer and his images are always present in my memory.
Although I've never heard of this wonderful woman, I won't ever forget her now. How Brave.
hey, I remember her! that last picture is terrifying
That's so amazing, thanks for sharing.
This is amazing, i'm definitely gunna read more about her. The photos are beautiful too :D
xxx
I remember learning about her but would be fascinated to read the book. I'm fairly sure my oldest daughter knows nothing about her but would find her fascinating as she already wants to live in a tree. Fantastic photo choices.
I remember just being blown away by her when I first read her book. What a wicked awesome role model. Perseverence and courage and radiance all the damn way. By the way, if you haven't seen "If A Tree Falls" I highly recommend it. I bet you'd get a kick out of it.
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HOw did I not know about this lady? She sounds absolutely incredible!
Butterfly! Aww I love her.
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