In his inspirational new memoir, Breaking New Ground, Lester Brown traces life from a small farm to leadership as a global environmental analyst. Here is a selection of photos from his family life.
36. Lester with his extended Brown family, 2009, taken at reception following the Smithsonian Museum of
American History event, A Conversation with Lester Brown. L to r: Darlene Rosenberger, niece; brother-in-
law Bob Spence, sister Marion Spence; Brian; Alison Dance; granddaughter Bridget; grandniece Olivia
Rosenberger; Maureen Kuwano Hinkle; granddaughter Lena; sister-in-law Mary Lou Brown; brother Carl;
Brenda; and grandson Cash (front). Photo by Hugh Talman.