John Francis
John Francis is a TED speaker who has written 1 quality-verified book, paired here with their talk.
One day in 1983, John Francis stepped out on a walk. For the next 22 years, he trekked and sailed around North and South America, carrying a message of respect for the Earth -- for 17 of those years, without speaking. During his monumental, silent trek, he earnedan MA in environmental studies and a PhD in land resources. Today his Planetwalk foundation consults on sustainable development and works with educational groups to teach kids about the environment.
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What books has John Francis written?
John Francis has written 1 book in the Books Worth Reading catalogue: "Planetwalker". It is quality-verified and paired with their TED talk.
What does John Francis write about?
John Francis's books on Books Worth Reading cover Psychology & Mind.
What is John Francis known for?
John Francis's intellectual contributions emerge from an extraordinary integration of contemplative practice and rigorous environmental scholarship. His distinctive approach to sustainability and global consciousness stems from his legendary twenty-two-year silent walk across the Americas, during wh...
What is John Francis's TED talk?
John Francis's TED talk is "Walk the earth ... my 17-year vow of silence" (2008). It is paired with their book on Books Worth Reading.