The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight: Waking Up to Personal and Global Transformation - Hardcover

Hartmann, Thom; Pearce, Joseph Chilton; Neale Donald Walsch

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0609605461 ISBN 13: 9780609605462

Publisher: Harmony, 1999

Synopsis

Sunlight warms the Earth with life.  As our culture moved from ancient hunting/gathering times to the technological era, we discovered ancient sunlight -- captured millions of years ago by plants and compressed into oil deep under our soil and oceans.  Now, as our planet's oil supplies are projected to last no more than 30 to 50 years, and species and cultures are dying off at an unprecedented rate, we confront difficult choices.

In this passionate yet thoroughly researched work, author Thom Hartmann proposes that the only lasting solution to the crises we face is to relearn the lessons of our ancient ancestors -- who lived sustainably for thousands of generations.  When you touch this new yet ancient way of seeing the world and hearing the voice of all life, you discover that you, personally, hold the power of personal and planetary transformation.  In that breathtaking moment, we see both a possible future for the survival of humanity, and the fulfillment of our highest dreams and aspirations.

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Review

Ecology and spirituality are deftly intertwined in this well-written discussion of how we can save and preserve life on earth. Vermont author Thom Hartman offers a highly persuasive argument for adopting the spiritual values of our ancient ancestors, which means living with a strong connection to the earth as well as the sun that nourishes us all. Nowadays, humans often perceive themselves as separate from nature and born to dominate it, says Hartman who lays out some frightening, albeit thorough, research on the destruction of the planet. But as the book progresses, he guides readers into a convincing and intelligent vision for reversing our destructive ways.

Mostly, we could all use an attitude adjustment. For example, he explains how native and tribal cultures often considered all forms of life to be as sacred as human life--an attitude that may be one of our best shots at planetary longevity. Hartman devotes his final section to "What the Average Person Can Do," including chapters titled, "Turn Off the TV," "The Modern-Day Tribe: Intentional Community," and "Reinventing Our Daily Lives and Rituals." --Gail Hudson

From the Author

The Mythical Books version of Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight was written in 1996-97 for 1998 publication, so I was very pleased when Harmony Books picked it up for August 1999 publication and encouraged me to go through the book to update it. We finished the process in June, so it's about as up-to-date as we could be! There are also many things I've added to the text, reflecting new thinking, learning, and facts. And, we've added a very comprehensive index. All in all, this is a vastly improved book over the original trade version. Enjoy! Thom Hartman, author of The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight

About this edition

• Publisher: Harmony
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0609605461
• ISBN 13: 9780609605462
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 336