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Sinking Islands
Cai Emmons
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Belletristik/Erzählende Literatur
Beschreibung
Sinking Islands continues the story of Bronwyn Artair, a scientist who possesses the power to influence the natural forces of the Earth. After several successful interventions, including one in Siberia, she has gone into hiding, worried about unintended consequences of her actions, as well as about the ethics of operating solo. But circumstances call her to action again, and an idea takes shape: What if she could impart her skill to other people? Gathering a few kindred souls from climate-troubled places around the world—Felipe from São Paulo, where drought conditions are creating strains on day-to-day life; Analu and his daughter Penina from a sinking island in the South Pacific; and Patty from the tornado-ridden plains of Kansas—she takes them to the wilds of Northern New Hampshire where she tries to teach them her skill. The novel, realistic but for the single fantastical element, explores how we might become more attuned to the Earth and act more collaboratively to solve the enormity of our climate problem.
Rezensionen
<p>“This prescient tale of a not-too-distant eco-dystopia will have readers on the edge of their seats. Shifting between vivid characters and far-flung settings, <em>Sinking Islands</em> spins a potent story about what happens when the unbelievable becomes reality, when the earth goes mad and takes all of us along for the ride. A captivating read.”—<strong>Diana Abu-Jaber</strong>, author of <em>Birds of Paradise</em></p> <p>Featured in <a href="https://therumpus.net/2021/08/the-rumpus-book-club-chat-with-cai-emmons/">The Rumpus Book Club </a></p> <p>“With a dazzling array of characters and locations and just enough magic to surprise and enchant us, <em>Sinking Islands</em> explores how connection, mentorship, and dedication might alter the course of lives and planet. This novel is an ecofeminist gem.”—<strong>Sharma Shields</strong>, author of <em>The Cassandra</em></p> <p>"Emmons gets readers to think about their small, everyday actions and how they can counter climate change. A gifted panel of characters has the reader reflecting upon their own gifts and qualities in this sweet and uplifting read."—<strong>Chelsia Rice</strong>, Montana Book Company, Helena, MT</p> <li>Cai Emmons featured in <a href="https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2021-05-10/als-diagnosis-stephen-hawking-limb-onset-bulbar-onset">the Los Angeles Times</a></li> <li><p>Cai Emmons featured in the Washington Post: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/medical-mysteries/problem-speaking-medical-mystery/2021/07/09/e66a1222-c162-11eb-93f5- <p>Featured in <a href=">KBOO </a> </p>ee9558eecf4b_story.html"
Kundenbewertungen
atmospheric science, São Paulo, superpower, fire, Earth, mentorship, Weather Woman, climate change, tornados, climate, Wonder Woman, drought, meteorology, New Hampshire, rising seas, South Pacific, islands, Greenland, teaching, empowerment