"Time is of the essence. We must begin to look out for one another. We must think about the welfare of our children and the generations to follow... You see I’ve been looking for a long time for something that will bridge the differences, something that will overcome the hatred and the violence, something we all have in common that can bring us together to solve the very serious challenges that await us in the coming years. I think I’ve found something – an idea upon which most people can agree, no matter what their background, culture or religion. It’s an old idea, an idea that most of us have pushed aside without really considering its ramifications. It is an idea that is common to all the major religions, an idea that all good people of faith and no faith can support. It is the foundation of all ethics and morality. It has become, I believe, at this crucial juncture in human history, the One Idea that can save the world."
~ Laurence Overmire
"This message of unity certainly reflects both the science around climate change and the movement we must build to challenge it!"
"This poet rightly yells Fire in our crowded house—the hour is late and the world needs rousing. Kudos for caring, daring, and acting on it. Firefighters needed!"
"A thoughtful commentary on the biggest issue of our day - the survival of humankind."
Thom Hartmann, bestselling author of Unequal Protection and Rebuilding the American Dream and host of the Thom Hartmann Program
"Laurence Overmire has written a book focused on unifying principles and universal truths. He bravely calls out those things that divide us, and challenges readers to act conscientiously. In the tradition of Aldo Leopold, he argues for an ethic of compassion that encompasses all life and the Earth. This book is a beacon of hope and will remain near at hand on my desk to be re-read whenever I am disheartened or feeling small and futile."
