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Coming Full Circle: How Americans Finally Got Things Right!
There is a lot that our U.S. biology and history books haven't told us. COMING FULL CIRCLE (CFC): How Americans Finally Got Things Right! is an eco-novel series (in 3 books) that sets the record straight.
On a geologic timescale, we are accelerating toward our own oblivion at laser-focused warp speed. Right now—every day—the world is adding more layers of atmospheric pollution and species disintegration to the enveloping shroud that may eventually doom our own species (Homo sapiens) to extinction.
These twin towers of environmental degradation are not something that might become challenges in the future. They are hugeproblems right now, and they're getting worse every day that we sit by and pretend that nothing bad is really happening.
But here is the good news. The climate crisis and biodiversity loss do not have to remain unsolved. In fact—as detailed in CFC—both of these world-wide conundrums can be well on their way to full resolution in less than ten years.
We can use the perpetual, inextinguishable energy of Earth—the sun's glorious rays, the wind's constant breezes, and the water's endless waves—to work for us all. And, in the process, we'll leave the polluting fossil fuels right where they belong—buried in the ground, never to see the light of day.
Renewable energy here on Earth is abundant and omnipresent. Each time we go outside, we see and feel it everywhere. It's like an endless symphony written by a master composer and played by a world-class orchestra. The golden rays of streaming sunlight are the strings—always there, maintaining the basic rhythm of the interwoven movements. The wind provides the percussion—rising from gentle whispering breezes of the snare drum to the bold resounding gusts of the tympani. Then flowing water blends in with the woodwinds and the brass—transitioning from gently lapping melodic notes of the flute to lazy ripples of an oboe's dulcet tones and concluding with rolling waves of trumpet blasts.
We are all now right on the cusp of what will become the Renewables Revolution—providing a mighty parallel to the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution resulted in the transformation of our nation from a rural agrarian society to an urban, manufacturing society. Now we are about to transform ourselves again—from a hard-edged, fossil-fuel driven economy, to a softer-sided renewable energy world.
So now—as the concluding chapters of CFC emphasize—the decision is in our hands. The issue is about preserving the existing quality and character of the human species here on Earth. Will we "come full circle" and decide to make the changes that will save our ice sheets, arctic tundra, blue oceans, coral reefs, rain forests, and polar bears? Or will we just watch while our world slides into oblivion—at least for Homo sapiens?
Coming Full Circle (CFC) is a fiction sequel to our non-fiction book, Protecting the Planet, in that it reaches the same positive conclusions about solving our twin ecological dilemmas of climate change and biodiversity loss. The main difference is that CFC uses an informative and entertaining blend of historical fiction and poignant truths to tell the story of how we "progressed" from colonial times to our current precipice of environmental disasters.
On a geologic timescale, we are accelerating toward our own oblivion at laser-focused warp speed. Right now—every day—the world is adding more layers of atmospheric pollution and species disintegration to the enveloping shroud that may eventually doom our own species (Homo sapiens) to extinction.
These twin towers of environmental degradation are not something that might become challenges in the future. They are hugeproblems right now, and they're getting worse every day that we sit by and pretend that nothing bad is really happening.
But here is the good news. The climate crisis and biodiversity loss do not have to remain unsolved. In fact—as detailed in CFC—both of these world-wide conundrums can be well on their way to full resolution in less than ten years.
We can use the perpetual, inextinguishable energy of Earth—the sun's glorious rays, the wind's constant breezes, and the water's endless waves—to work for us all. And, in the process, we'll leave the polluting fossil fuels right where they belong—buried in the ground, never to see the light of day.
Renewable energy here on Earth is abundant and omnipresent. Each time we go outside, we see and feel it everywhere. It's like an endless symphony written by a master composer and played by a world-class orchestra. The golden rays of streaming sunlight are the strings—always there, maintaining the basic rhythm of the interwoven movements. The wind provides the percussion—rising from gentle whispering breezes of the snare drum to the bold resounding gusts of the tympani. Then flowing water blends in with the woodwinds and the brass—transitioning from gently lapping melodic notes of the flute to lazy ripples of an oboe's dulcet tones and concluding with rolling waves of trumpet blasts.
We are all now right on the cusp of what will become the Renewables Revolution—providing a mighty parallel to the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution resulted in the transformation of our nation from a rural agrarian society to an urban, manufacturing society. Now we are about to transform ourselves again—from a hard-edged, fossil-fuel driven economy, to a softer-sided renewable energy world.
So now—as the concluding chapters of CFC emphasize—the decision is in our hands. The issue is about preserving the existing quality and character of the human species here on Earth. Will we "come full circle" and decide to make the changes that will save our ice sheets, arctic tundra, blue oceans, coral reefs, rain forests, and polar bears? Or will we just watch while our world slides into oblivion—at least for Homo sapiens?
Coming Full Circle (CFC) is a fiction sequel to our non-fiction book, Protecting the Planet, in that it reaches the same positive conclusions about solving our twin ecological dilemmas of climate change and biodiversity loss. The main difference is that CFC uses an informative and entertaining blend of historical fiction and poignant truths to tell the story of how we "progressed" from colonial times to our current precipice of environmental disasters.
231 pages, Paperback
First published December 15, 2023
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About the author
Budd Titlow
8 books14 followersFor the past 50 years, professional ecologist and conservationist Budd Titlow has used his pen and camera to capture the awe and wonders of our natural world. His goal has always been to inspire others to both appreciate and enjoy what he sees. Now he has one main question: Can we save humankind’s place — within nature’s beauty — before it’s too late?
Budd’s two latest books are dedicated to answering this perplexing dilemma. PROTECTING THE PLANET: Environmental Champions from Conservation to Climate Change, a non-fiction book, examines whether we still have the environmental heroes among us — harking back to such past heroes as Audubon, Hemenway, Muir, Douglas, Leopold, Brower, Carson, and Meadows — needed to accomplish this goal. Next, using fact-filled and entertaining story-telling, his latest book — COMING FULL CIRCLE: A Sweeping Saga of Conservation Stewardship Across America — provides the answers we all seek and need.
Having published five books, more than 500 photo-essays, and 5,000 photographs, Budd Titlow lives with his music educator wife, Debby, in San Diego, California.
Budd’s two latest books are dedicated to answering this perplexing dilemma. PROTECTING THE PLANET: Environmental Champions from Conservation to Climate Change, a non-fiction book, examines whether we still have the environmental heroes among us — harking back to such past heroes as Audubon, Hemenway, Muir, Douglas, Leopold, Brower, Carson, and Meadows — needed to accomplish this goal. Next, using fact-filled and entertaining story-telling, his latest book — COMING FULL CIRCLE: A Sweeping Saga of Conservation Stewardship Across America — provides the answers we all seek and need.
Having published five books, more than 500 photo-essays, and 5,000 photographs, Budd Titlow lives with his music educator wife, Debby, in San Diego, California.
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June 17, 2024
This is an interesting read y’all. It has to do with our US History and life’s history. The authors did a good job with the historical fiction part of the book. This is a book between humans and nature and also the story of a family and their journey in the timeframe of 1767 or so with the native American family. There is another part that is about a man named Thaddeus Smith in the 1820’s.
The story is broken up into several books and different time frames by the authors. I really enjoyed that about this book. I liked the characters of Thadeus and also Strong Bow and True Arrow. The story teaches us as humans to care for the environment. That is a strong and powerful message in a book and I think we should all do this!
I recommend to historical fiction readers😊
The story is broken up into several books and different time frames by the authors. I really enjoyed that about this book. I liked the characters of Thadeus and also Strong Bow and True Arrow. The story teaches us as humans to care for the environment. That is a strong and powerful message in a book and I think we should all do this!
I recommend to historical fiction readers😊
June 7, 2024
Coming Full Circle is a fiction sequel to the non-fiction book, Protecting the Planet. I love that these books exist, something has to wake us humans up, and soon. By blending history with truth, we are driven with fabrication to expand and discover the point of the story.
Abbey is the Senior Wetland Scientist for her brother Aldo’s consulting business. Abbey and her family meet a man who shares his story of change over his lifetime. I always say "teach them young," if we want to see change. Abbey's children and grandchildren go on to protect our earth. This was a great story that I enjoyed very much.
And now it's our turn to do the right thing.
Abbey is the Senior Wetland Scientist for her brother Aldo’s consulting business. Abbey and her family meet a man who shares his story of change over his lifetime. I always say "teach them young," if we want to see change. Abbey's children and grandchildren go on to protect our earth. This was a great story that I enjoyed very much.
And now it's our turn to do the right thing.
September 5, 2024
I recently read this book and found it to be a great story with impressive writing. However, I was quite disappointed to find that there isn’t an audiobook version available. My brother, who is glaucoma. and loves books, would really benefit from an audiobook. It’s crucial to make stories accessible to everyone, and an audiobook would be a valuable addition to reach readers who rely on audio formats. I hope the author considers this important aspect and provides an audiobook version in the future.
September 5, 2024
I recently read this book and found it to be an excellent read with a compelling story. However, I was disappointed to find that there isn't an audiobook version available. My sister, who is visually impaired and loves books, would greatly benefit from an audiobook. It’s important to make such wonderful stories accessible to everyone, and an audiobook would make a significant difference for those who can’t read the text. I hope the author considers adding an audiobook version in the future to reach a broader audience.
November 13, 2024
WHAT A READDDDDD! I wanted to recommend it to a community I work with, but unfortunately, they’re visually impaired and there’s no audiobook version available. I hope authors will consider all communities that love books but face accessibility challenges. It’s so important for everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy great stories! and i think people would agree since i see already two people saying the same thing!!
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