ABOUT THE BOOK
Stories of courage and conviction from the environmental frontline
For half a century, Bob Brown has been standing up to the powerful interests who would put profit before planet. In Defiance, he draws on this experience to inspire a new generation of individual and collective action. He reflects on the people and places that have shaped him, celebrates the irreplaceable beauty and value of nature and shares what motivates him to keep fighting.
Book launch events
In conversation with Bob Brown
Join Bob Brown for the launch of his new book, Defiance, in a city near you.
Hear Bob share the inspiration behind his writing and how he continues to stand strong in the face of relentless environmental destruction.
This is a rare chance to hear directly from one of Australia’s most inspiring environmental leaders, and to get your own copy of Defiance.
Big Ideas, Bold Conversations, Brilliant stories
- Fri 15 May
- 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
- MR HEART - Main Theatre, Margaret River
Defiance: Coversations with Bob Brown
- Sat 16 May
- 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm
- MR HEART - Main Theatre, Margaret River
Defiance: Stories from Nature and Its Defenders
- Mon 18 May
- 6.30 pm - 7.45 pm
- State Library of Western Australia
Standing Tall with Bob Brown
- Sat 23 May
- 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm
- Ian Macintosh Theatre, Bathurst
Defiance: In conversation with Nat Kyriacou
- Sat 30 May
- Umina Beach NSW
Our unifying purpose ought to be safeguarding life on Earth, honouring happiness and securing humanity for its future in the universe. This simple and obvious pursuit, far ahead of money, offers us meaning to life on our brilliant little planet
- Bob Brown
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