Fishing and the Art of Activism

The Activist Angler is a book that shows how lessons learned from angling can guide political activism and vice versa. It combines these lessons in an engaging journey from the street to the beach and back, covering topics such as fish stories, activist nostalgia, understanding the audience, self-care, catch-and-release, and taking responsibility for the human cost of political actions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: OR Books

The Activist Angler: Lessons Learned from Angling for Political Activism

The Activist Angler is a captivating book that seamlessly weaves together the realms of angling and political activism, offering insightful lessons that can guide both endeavors. Written with elegance and charmingly illustrated, this book showcases how the skills and principles learned from fishing can be applied to building and sustaining a movement for social change.

In the midst of the pandemic, activist and teacher Steve Duncombe sought solace in fishing, a sport he had abandoned in his youth. Embracing a "Beginners Mind," he re-learned the art of fishing, approaching each cast and retrieval as a fresh opportunity to learn. As he spent hours casting and retrieving, he found ample time to contemplate and reflect on the world of activism.

What Steve discovered was that the art of angling holds valuable lessons that can be applied to the world of activism. The Activist Angler takes readers on an engaging journey, exploring these lessons through a series of reflections on fishing and their potential applications to activism. Each reflection is accompanied by an illustration, adding visual richness to the text.

The book covers a wide range of topics, from storytelling and the trap of activist nostalgia to understanding the audience and taking responsibility for the human cost of political actions. Through these thoughtful and thought-provoking reflections, The Activist Angler provides valuable insights for activists and social change advocates alike.

Whether you are an experienced angler or a newcomer to the world of activism, this book offers a fresh perspective and valuable tools for building and sustaining a movement for social change. So, grab your fishing rod, cast your line, and let the lessons of The Activist Angler guide you on your journey toward a more just and equitable world.

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 202 x 140 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781682195017