Odell instantaneously roped me in with an emotional and valiant challenge to consumerism. She then surprised me with a deeply referenced world of activism. Her writing style reflects the natural, worldly beauty she so graciously respects. She showed me how to be proud of standing still (or sitting still — or lying still), no matter how much public shame is thrown at those who defy capitalistic progression. This is a detail often overlooked, but very crucial for practical change — and very worth your time.