WE WILL BE JAGUARS A Memoir of My People

Narrator Christine Anne-Roche uses impressive vocal agility, infusing her voice with strong emotion that matches the powerful message of this audiobook. Nemonte Nenquimo, a member of the Waorani people of Amazonian Ecuador, recounts her path from her childhood in the forest to her present work as a tenacious environmental activist. Listeners follow Nenquimo on her journey from seeking the acceptance of abusive Christian missionaries to embracing her culture and finding the strength to resist powerful oil companies seeking to destroy the forest. Nenquimo recalls moments of beauty and pain as she matures and grows. Anne-Roche narrates with a Hispanic accent, nimbly changing accents when voicing others, such as Nenquimo's American husband, and using Spanish and Waorani words. Anne-Roche gives a moving performance worthy of Nenquimo's story. A.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2024]