From Here to There: A Story of America's Future

by Zev Paiss

From Here to A Story of America's Future  takes you on a journey into our future. It is partially in the year 2020, and also forty years later in the year 2060. In the near future less than two decades from now, the economic challenges which started with the financial crashes of 2008-2012, have continued to worsen. Life has become harder for many. The story evolves around  Danielle Woodson a visionary and passionate programmer for the City Transportation Department. Life revolves around her budding romance with the handsome and driven department director,  Steve Rubik , and her attempts to solve the overwhelming challenges keeping the cars moving. Her goal of developing a comprehensive plan for a sustainable future are derailed by an unexpected and life-changing tragedy. At the same time we are drawn into an unsolved mystery in the year 2060 with  Dr. Richardson , a brilliant interstellar scientist, and  "The Governor"  a wise and sensitive politician. Through a number of unexpected events both are led on a journey of discovery. What they learn will shake them both to their core. From Here to There offers readers not only a rich story of discovery but a detailed picture of how this Colorado city in the year 2060 has become an environmentally, socially and financially sustainable community.

296 pages, Paperback

First published May 17, 2012

About the author

About the Author

Zev is a lifelong observer of current events and global trends, with more than 40 years of experience as a nationally recognized educator and sustainability consultant. Throughout his career, he has worked tirelessly to advance practical solutions for a more resilient future championing sustainable land use, walkable communities, renewable energy, urban agriculture, low-carbon transportation, and local self-reliance.

Originally from Los Angeles, Zev has called Colorado home since 1985. In 2023, he relocated to Costa Rica, where he now consults on the development of a visionary eco-village and permaculture farm.

Zev’s emergence as an author of positive future mysteries and thrillers is a natural evolution of his lifelong values. He believes deeply in the power of protopian storytelling narratives that are both optimistic and grounded in reality to inspire meaningful change and help guide humanity toward a more hopeful, life-affirming future.

We invite you to explore his work and hope it sparks your imagination and your own vision for a better tomorrow.

Enjoy the journey!

Reviews

[Zev Paiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the author what I think is far less important than what readers think. However I will say that it was the lack of positive visions of our future that drove me to write the visionary mystery set in both 2020 and 2060. My 30 years of sustainable consulting experience enabled me to incorporate realistic and proven solutions into the back drop of this mystery. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.