We're in the midst of a mass extinction, but
Elizabeth Kolbert is actually somewhat hopeful about it all. We are at a truly extraordinary moment of history in which we are cognizant of our own demise (except for those in denial) and, therefore, able to affect how it turns out if we can just get our act together!
This book has been on the
NY Best Sellers list for four weeks for good reason. It's full of scientific data, but it's written conversationally. We get to know all the people involved in the research. They're all pivotal to this engaging story.
Here are the facts in a nutshell...
