Name: Walk the earth ... my 17-year vow of silence
Uploaded: 2008-11-05T06:40:00Z
Duration: 19 min 10 s
Description: For almost three decades, John Francis has been a planetwalker, traveling the globe by foot and sail with a message of environmental respect and responsibility (for 17 of those years without speaking). A funny, thoughtful talk with occasional banjo.

For almost three decades, John Francis has been a planetwalker, traveling the globe by foot and sail with a message of environmental respect and responsibility (for 17 of those years without speaking). A funny, thoughtful talk with occasional banjo.

John Francis: Walk the earth ... my 17-year vow of silence

Walk the earth ... my 17-year vow of silence

Embracing silence, a man learns the profound value of listening, transforming his understanding of environmental activism.

A vow of silence leads to unexpected insights on communication and teaching, proving words aren't always necessary for impact.

Breaking a 17-year silence, a journey of self-discovery culminates in a powerful message about treating each other and our planet.