Author:Keith Thomas
'Man and the Natural World, an encyclopaedic study of man's relationship to animals and plants, is completely engrossing ... It explains everything - why we eat what we do, why we plant this and not that, why we keep pets, why we like some animals and not others, why we kill the things we kill and love the things we love ... It is often a funny book and one to read again and again' Paul Theroux, Sunday Times
'The English historian Keith Thomas has revealed modes of thought and ways of life deeply strange to us' Hilary Mantel, New York Review of Books
'A treasury of unusual historical anecdote ... a delight to read and a pleasure to own' Auberon Waugh, Sunday Telegraph
'A dense and rich work ... the return to the grass roots of our own environmental convictions is made by the most enchantingly minor paths' Ronald Blythe, Guardian
A warm, optimistic, urgent call for change
—— Sathnam Sanghera, author of EmpirelandA true climate leader . . . Sadiq recognises that the struggles for social justice and climate justice cannot be separated but go hand-in-hand
—— Ed MilibandIf you want to build a greener world, you need to win people round to green politics. This remarkable book offers a transformative insight into how
—— Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of ParisSince his election, Mayor Sadiq Khan has shown the world that transformative green politics is possible
—— Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of CanadaCities are where we will lose or win the climate change battle. This book offers a compelling torch of light on the path forward
—— Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeThe strategic lessons he imparts mark him out as an exemplar for an age of climate breakdown . . . Deserves to be widely read . . . Breathe is a breath of fresh air, offering an antidote to cynicism and demonstrating the power of a politics that aims to bring people together in the search for solutions.
—— ObserverPractical and highly readable . . . For those wanting evidence that climate policies need not be the political kryptonite so many politicians fear, Khan's book makes a convincing - and uplifting - case.
—— Financial TimesHilarious, uplifting and yet often unexpectedly moving, Breathe reveals what life as Mayor is really like - and offers powerful tools for anyone who wants to win the argument on climate
—— Edward Enninful, Editor-in-Chief, VogueCombines laugh-out-load anecdotes with real insight into delivering effective action for climate . . . An absolute must read for anyone interested in politics for progressive change
—— Jemima Hartshorn, co-founder of Mums for LungsSadiq Khan's outstanding leadership on climate change has put London at the forefront of the global effort to stop it. This book shows the importance of doing more, faster
—— Mike Bloomberg, former Mayor of New YorkThis funny, thoughtful and empowering book is filled with fascinating glimpses into life at City Hall . . . A powerful and practical riposte to anyone losing hope in the ability of politicians to tackle the climate crisis
—— Ed BallsIt doesn't get much more fundamental than our right to breathe clean air and Sadiq Khan's hard-hitting book propels this issue into our consciousness
—— Thomas HeatherwickAt 43, the Mayor of London was diagnosed with adult-onset asthma - brought on by the polluted capital city air. Breathe is his rousing and thoughtful investigation into the politics of the climate crisis - and the path forward.
—— IndependentAn accessible, salutary read - well-written and sprinkled with anecdotes.
—— The HouseVery hopeful and interesting.
—— Richard HerringA slick read, passionate and authentic on climate issues.
—— GQInspiring, passionate, a great read!
—— Sarah Woolnough, CEO Asthma and Lung UKFor those feeling disheartened by the scale of the environmental crisis - and the lack of meaningful action on behalf of most political leaders - Breathe is a refreshing and galvanising call to action.
—— VogueQuite the page-turner.
—— Evening StandardAn eye-opening insight into what it's like trying to fight for the planet from inside the decision-makers.
—— IFL Science