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I m With the Bears: Short Stories from a Damaged Planet
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A collection of 10 striking short stories on the dangers of climate changefeaturing works by Margaret Atwood, David Mitchell, Kim Stanley Robinson, and an introduction by Bill McKibben (The Boston Globe).The size and severity of the global climate crisis is such that even the most committed environmentalists are liable to live in a state of denial. The awardwinning writers collected here have made it their task to shake off this nagging disbelief, bringing the incomprehensible within our grasp and shaping an emotional response to the deterioration of our global habitat.From T. C. Boyles account of early ecoactivists, to Nathaniel Richs vision of a near future where oil sells for $800 a barrelthese ten provocative, occasionally chilling, sometimes satirical stories bring a human reality to disasters of inhuman proportions.Royalties from Im With the Bears will go to 350.org, an international grassroots movement working to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'I'm With the Bears'? A: The main theme of 'I'm With the Bears' is the impact of climate change, conveyed through a collection of ten short stories that explore various aspects of environmental degradation and human responses to it.
- Q: Who are the authors featured in this book? A: The book features works by notable authors including Margaret Atwood, David Mitchell, Kim Stanley Robinson, and an introduction by Bill McKibben.
- Q: How many pages does 'I'm With the Bears' have? A: 'I'm With the Bears' has a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'I'm With the Bears' published? A: 'I'm With the Bears' was published on October 1, 2011.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'I'm With the Bears' is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: Is there any contribution from the book to environmental causes? A: Yes, royalties from 'I'm With the Bears' will go to 350.org, an organization focused on reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'I'm With the Bears' falls under the genre of Genre Fiction.
- Q: Are there any specific notable stories included in this collection? A: Yes, the collection includes notable stories such as T. C. Boyle’s account of early eco-activists and Nathaniel Rich’s vision of a future impacted by climate change.
- Q: What type of readers would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in environmental issues, climate change, and thought-provoking fiction would likely enjoy 'I'm With the Bears'.