Greenpeace Captain

A BBC Radio 2 Fact Not Fiction Book Choice.In over 40 years as a senior captain for Greenpeace International, Peter Willcox has been in the vanguard of the international environmentalist movement. He has led crews into battle against whale killers, nuclear testing sites, and deep sea drillers. He has confronted naval warships, faced a bombing attack on the iconic Rainbow Warrior, and endured imprisonment for peacefully protesting Russian oil drilling in Antarctica.This is his story.Adventurous, passionate and unapologetic, Greenpeace Captain by Peter Willcox gives you all the thrill of life as an activist from the comfort of your home. This impressive and inspiring collection of tales, accompanied by captivating illustrations, acts as a shining example of human achievement in the bid to protect our planet as we know it.'Peter Willcox is a hero of our times. He has been at the frontline of non-violent direct action for four decades, and put his body on the line to defend our planet. Our fragile environment needs more people like him.' -- Caroline Lucas, MP, co-leader of the Green Party