Alan M. Weber

Broschiertes Buch

A World Apart

Beschreibung

Existential Threats & Human Survival: A Cerebral Sci-Fi Epic Tackling Racism, War, Environmental Destruction and Societal Divisions. Delve into the mind-bending universe of Alan M. Weber's latest masterpiece, A World Apart. This gripping narrative takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster, exploring the depths of human existence and the looming threats that could lead to our extinction. The story unfolds as mysterious entities, having observed our self-destructive tendencies through centuries of war, injustice, and environmental degradation, decide to intervene. They present humanity with a seven-point survival program. But is this a lifeline or a leash? Are these entities our saviors or colonizers? And what else have they brought with them? The answers to these questions form the crux of this riveting tale. Weber, known for his thought-provoking works like The Mensch, What Kimi Discovered, Miens of Existence, and The Wedge, once again showcases his knack for crafting socially conscious narratives. His storytelling prowess shines through this science fiction epic, reminiscent of a novel-length version of The Twilight Zone. A World Apart is not just a tale of survival; it's a mirror reflecting our societal divisions. It's a call to action against the existential threats we face - environmental degradation, racism, war, and the erosion of freedom and justice. It's a commentary on the gun control debate and a plea for unity in a world torn apart by fear and hate. This book is a must-read for science fiction enthusiasts and political thriller aficionados alike. Its speculative elements are sure to captivate the former, while its exploration of contemporary issues will resonate with the latter. In A World Apart, Weber has created a world that is simultaneously familiar and alien, a world that forces us to confront the uncomfortable truths about our existence. It's a world that asks us a simple yet profound question - must we save our Earth from them or from ourselves?

Autor

Alan M. Weber was born in the Bronx, NY, and now lives in Woodstock. Always a writer, he gave poetry readings around Manhattan's Greenwich Village in his early twenties, began a lifetime of political activism in college, and wrote extensively in his professional field of Education. Approaching his retirement from a field in which he had worked as a teacher, school administrator and professor of early childhood education, he began a second, long-delayed career as a novelist. He has authored seven books, two for children, five for adults, spanning themes of politics, meta-psychology, humor and the power of love.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palmetto Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 213g
• ISBN-13: 9798822951143
• Artikelnr.: 70905948