Prior to writing for Blue Gecko Books, James Alix Michel has authored previous volumes relating to his political life and his commitment to a sustainable future for our seas.
These include:
A Man of the People: A Collection of Speeches (London, UK: Rila Publications, 2010)
Distant Horizons: My Reflections (London, UK: Rila Publications, 2011)
Island Nation in a Global Sea: Making the New Seychelles (Seychelles: Office of the President, 2014)
Rethinking the Oceans: Towards a Blue Economy (St Paul, MN, USA: Paragon House, 2016)
For nearly forty years, Michel worked, first, as a government minister, then as vice-president, followed by the presidency of Seychelles. Three times he was elected by the people of this small island state to lead his nation, until, in 2016, he chose to stand down in favour of his deputy. In his most recent book, Legacy: New Millennium, New Seychelles, he records what he achieved in his twelve years as president: steering the economy through the turbulent days of the Global Financial Crisis, rallying international support to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia, speaking up for small island states in international gatherings, and always championing the cause of the marine as well as terrestrial environment. In his long and distinguished career, he has displayed that rare quality of being a visionary while at the same time always staying in close touch with the people he served.
These include:
A Man of the People: A Collection of Speeches (London, UK: Rila Publications, 2010)
Distant Horizons: My Reflections (London, UK: Rila Publications, 2011)
Island Nation in a Global Sea: Making the New Seychelles (Seychelles: Office of the President, 2014)
Rethinking the Oceans: Towards a Blue Economy (St Paul, MN, USA: Paragon House, 2016)
For nearly forty years, Michel worked, first, as a government minister, then as vice-president, followed by the presidency of Seychelles. Three times he was elected by the people of this small island state to lead his nation, until, in 2016, he chose to stand down in favour of his deputy. In his most recent book, Legacy: New Millennium, New Seychelles, he records what he achieved in his twelve years as president: steering the economy through the turbulent days of the Global Financial Crisis, rallying international support to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia, speaking up for small island states in international gatherings, and always championing the cause of the marine as well as terrestrial environment. In his long and distinguished career, he has displayed that rare quality of being a visionary while at the same time always staying in close touch with the people he served.
