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Gérard Bertrand decided he wished to relate his life journey and share his commitment to nature. Drawing on his experience as both a wine grower and a business leader, he demonstrates how the harmony of ecosystems, respect for nature and the preservation of living soils can be the pillars of a new paradigm, creating the conditions for a more balanced life and bringing hope for future generations. In this book, he also analyses how society is changing, and invites the reader to put fear aside and ""dare"" – in spite of the prevailing climate – to practice altruism, brotherhood, and an opening of the heart. AUTHOR: Wine grower, entrepreneur at the head of 16 chateaux and estates in the south of France, ambassador for wine-growing methods in harmony with nature, Gérard Bertrand was named ""Green Personality of the Year"" in December 2020 by The Drinks Business. In the space of thirty years, he has transformed his family vineyard into an independent group that has become a worldwide benchmark of excellence and a reference in biodynamics (his Château L'Hospitalet grand vin rouge 2017 won Best Wine of the Year in 2019). SELLING POINTS: . A charismatic wine grower and a major figure in biodynamics and in Languedoc . Gérard Bertrand named ""Green Personality of the Year"", by the Drinks Business Awards, shares his journey and experience . Respect for nature, altruism, brotherhood, opening the heart?–?an impassioned narrative that imparts the keys to building a better world 7 b/w illustrations

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Author:   Gérard Bertrand
Publisher:   ACC Art Books
Imprint:   ACC Art Books
Weight:   0.314kg
ISBN:  

9781788841764

ISBN 10:   178884176
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   22 March 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments PREFACE PART I: An Awakening of Consciousness 1. Spirituality and Materialism 2. Life Forces 3. Human Nature 4. Wonder PART II: transcendence 5. The Impetus of the Heart 6. The Power of Faith 7. Being Multidimensional PART III: The Liberation of Feelings 8. Becoming Free of Fear 9. Deciding to be Happy 10. Friendship PART IV: Taking Care of the Earth 11. The Current Global Situation and Outlook 12. Urban Living in the Country 13. From Organic to Biodynamic 14. Climate Change, Ecology and the Energy Transition PART V: Challenges and Issues for a New Humanism 15. Crisis in Health and Society 16. Big Brother 17. Life Lessons 18. New Challenges for Religions 19. New Challenges for Politics 20. A New Paradigm APPENDICES Bibliography TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS Structure of thought Spiritual breakthrough Pyramid of Transcendence The circles of friendship The Living Agriculture Spiral Environmental and Energy Transition Pyramid Pyramid of a better world

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Huge champion of organic and biodynamic wine making. - Simon Mayo Radio Show

"""Huge champion of organic and biodynamic wine making."" - Simon Mayo Radio Show"

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Wine grower, entrepreneur at the head of 16 chateaux and estates in the south of France, ambassador for wine-growing methods in harmony with nature, Gérard Bertrand was named “Green Personality of the Year” in December 2020 by The Drinks Business. In the space of thirty years, he has transformed his family vineyard into an independent group that has become a worldwide benchmark of excellence and a reference in biodynamics (his Château L’Hospitalet grand vin rouge 2017 won Best Wine of the Year in 2019).

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