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The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight
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The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight, Waking up to Personal & Global Transformation. Thom Hartmann. 1998. Three Rivers Press. 314p. 

Ancient sunlight refers to fossil fuels, energy stored as natural gas, coal & petroleum.  Estimates project that our supply will be depleted about 2035. 

This paperback book is subdivided into 3 parts: We’re running out of ancient sunlight, How did we get here? And What can we do about it?  In the first part Thom surveys our grim situation.  In the second section he reviews history.  He argues that exploitation and environmental damage have characterized cultures from prehistory to the present.  He believes that we are intoxicated by television addiction.  In the final section he encourages each of us to reconnect with nature, practice meditation, perform small acts of mercy and live frugally. 

Many authors praise this book.  Neale Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with God, describes it as “one of the most important books you will ever read in your life”.

Review written September 2002

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