Savages

Kane gives a very sympathetic yet never condoning view of a people that comes an incredible long way to take up the challenge of the most powerful industries in the world: the oil industry! The author relates his experiences with great humour reflecting one of the most outstanding characteristics of the Huaorani: they seem to be able to lough a lot inspite of it all! A most touching yet also entertaining book.

Savages is not the kind of story you read and promptly forget about. While living in Ecuador, I borrowed the book from a friend and was shocked how Texaco and other companies are destroying the Ecuadorian rainforests, polluting the land, and obliterating indigeneous tribes and cultures. If you want to read a book that will open your eyes to reality, read Joe Kane's book.

In Savages, Kane conveys the dire importance of understanding and respecting the traditional practices of the Huaorani Indians of Ecuador. Kane examines through personal experience their struggle to maintain identity, land, and dignity in the face of oil companies, missionaries, and economic progress. The author demonstrates journalistic reporting at its very best and assures the reader a sincere and responsible account of the matters at hand. This book should be read by anyone interested in the future of humankind