What Are People For?: Essays

Ranging from America's insatiable consumerism and household economies to literary subjects and America's attitude toward waste, here Berry gracefully navigates from one topic to the next. He speaks candidly about the ills plaguing America and the growing gap between people and the land. Despite the somber nature of these essays, Berry's voice and prose provide an underlying sense of faith and hope. He frames his reflections with poetic responsibility, standing up as a firm believer in the power of the human race not only to fix its past mistakes but to build a future that will provide a better life for all.

Author: Wendell Berry

Publisher: Counterpoint LLC

Publication Date: May 25, 2010

Number of Pages: 224 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1582434875

ISBN-13: 9781582434872