Wednesday's Pick!

The Golden Spruce: a True Story of Myth, Madness and Greed by John Vaillant

John Vaillant takes us on a true and compelling adventure that gives an insightful view of the history, cultures, and beliefs of First Nation groups on the Canadian West Coast from first contact with Europeans to present day. Vaillant portrays the psychology behind the social and economical struggles of the regions’ peoples and the tragic unsustainable life styles that have led to the destruction of our natural resources. With his first book, Vaillant reconstructs the details of a crime committed by an ex-logger: the destruction of the beautiful Golden Spruce. He spins the tale of one man’s frustration and special talents that lead to a tragic act of eco-terrorism and the unsolved mystery of his disappearance.