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2013 Orion Book Award Winner
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Ours is not a stable planet. It is prone to sudden, violent natural disasters and extremes of climate. In this exhilarating exploration of our globe, Craig Childs goes to where the apocalypse can be seen now. From the driest deserts of Chile, through the genetic wasteland of central Iowa, to the site of the drowned land bridge of the Bering Sea, he uncovers cataclysms that tell us what could be next forthcoming ice ages, super volcanoes, and the conclusion of planetary life cycles. Childs delivers a sensual feast in his descriptions of the natural world, and undeniable science that reveals both the earth’s strengths and frailties. Bearing witness to the planet’s sweeping and perilous changes, he shows how we can alter the future, and how the world will live on, though humans may not survive to see it.
Read Apocalyptic Planet Field Guide to the Future of the Earth Craig Childs 9780307476814 Books
"This may be my single favorite piece of nonfiction to date. I found it in a tiny bookstore in Durango where the staff leaves bookmarks bearing their signatures in books they recommend. This one caught my attention because the bookmark in it was overflowing with signatures.
It is the most beautifully written analysis of natural and unnatural cycles; of the effects of global climate change and overpopulation; of optimism, pessimism, alarmism and realism. This books reads like a fairy tale founded in scientific research, dripping with despair and yet brimming with hope.
If I could gift it to each and every inhabitant of Earth I would."
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Apocalyptic Planet Field Guide to the Future of the Earth Craig Childs 9780307476814 Books Reviews
- A really good book, but a little unorganized. It makes a zillion points in a random, haphazard manner that I find irritating, though you might not. A pretty good book overall.
- This may be my single favorite piece of nonfiction to date. I found it in a tiny bookstore in Durango where the staff leaves bookmarks bearing their signatures in books they recommend. This one caught my attention because the bookmark in it was overflowing with signatures.
It is the most beautifully written analysis of natural and unnatural cycles; of the effects of global climate change and overpopulation; of optimism, pessimism, alarmism and realism. This books reads like a fairy tale founded in scientific research, dripping with despair and yet brimming with hope.
If I could gift it to each and every inhabitant of Earth I would. - Craig Childs turns science into a literary and visceral adventure. My intellect as well as my nervous system are always engaged through his writing. I feel like I'm there with him in the dessert, the Antarctic...where ever he roams to tell about it. Apocalyptic Planet is a slight turn for Childs, venturing into territory that may be considered political—climate change. Yet he is able to pull it off well by painting a tangible picture of lands that could be lost, and by putting them in the context of a much longer timetable—thousands and millions of years—than the decades we experience and can grasp in our simple lives. This book doesn't judge or pronounce, and it certainly inspires reflection, as well as awe of the incredible planet we call home.
- His writing really is poetic but I was left at the end wondering what he had actually said about the topic. The world is a place of ongoing cataclysms and we are living in a tiny fraction of time between cataclysms but what is the take away message for what we should do in the here and now.
- In Apocalyptic Planet, Author, Craig Childs finds something interesting to say about life and life forms in every marginal landscape he visits. Half adventure stories, half tome to nature, this book is satisfying and engaging. Each chapter focuses on a different ecosystem and the challenges the author faces exploring them. Few except adventurers like Craig Childs would deign to visit the places he explores. Highly enjoyable and definitely recommended.
- Childs is one of m favorite authors. Until this book I didn't think he could match his "House of Rain" effort. Apocalyptic Planet approaches climate change and all of its emotions and issues in a clever and informative manner. Excellent book!
- Just the best non-fiction story I ever read. It's not all "doom and gloom", just a realistic look. I don't want to spoil it so I'll just say this is a great adventure so incredibly well written.
Craig Childs is a mix of Anthony Bourdain and Indiana Jones and if I were 30 years younger... I'd want to be Craig when I grow up. - A bit different than some of his earlier works. Puts a 'big picture" perspective into plain, yet well-written language regarding climate change and its impact on the planet. I highly recommend all of Childs' books, yet this one seemed to shine a light on his seemingly senseless risk-taking activities. We can't afford to lose this gifted writer and naturalist, so I hope his future endeavors are a bit more balanced and measured regarding just what risks are worth taking.
