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Out of the Way World Here Comes Humanity!
Picture humanity crammed into
a gigantic kick-ass double cab ute
burning through fossil fuel
like there’s no tomorrow
our symbol of what’s important
— crucifix tractor Buddha furry kiwi
bullet dollar sign fluffy red dice —
bouncing under the rear-view mirror
as we drive like crazy
veering right then left
indifferent to the roadkill ...
Ranging from an individual’s birth to the death of the planet, this urgent collection reflects back to us the perilous state of our world. Written by a fed up boomer determined to call out our collective stupidity, Out of the Way World is simultaneously justifiably cynical, cavalierly mocking and bitingly realistic.
“Up-to-the-minute reportage on our fraught zeitgeist, conveyed with vitality and satirical humour.” — Hugh Major
“Pertinent to some of the world’s biggest challenges. A thought-provoking and incredibly poignant read for anyone grappling with the climate crisis.” — Alva Feldmeier, Executive Director, 350 Aotearoa
“Hauntingly on the nose. I love this collection. I think everyone should read it right now! Many lines bear rereading and copying for future quotation. I stopped making my list before the end and just enjoyed. It is wonderful!” — Judith Hoch
a gigantic kick-ass double cab ute
burning through fossil fuel
like there’s no tomorrow
our symbol of what’s important
— crucifix tractor Buddha furry kiwi
bullet dollar sign fluffy red dice —
bouncing under the rear-view mirror
as we drive like crazy
veering right then left
indifferent to the roadkill ...
Ranging from an individual’s birth to the death of the planet, this urgent collection reflects back to us the perilous state of our world. Written by a fed up boomer determined to call out our collective stupidity, Out of the Way World is simultaneously justifiably cynical, cavalierly mocking and bitingly realistic.
“Up-to-the-minute reportage on our fraught zeitgeist, conveyed with vitality and satirical humour.” — Hugh Major
“Pertinent to some of the world’s biggest challenges. A thought-provoking and incredibly poignant read for anyone grappling with the climate crisis.” — Alva Feldmeier, Executive Director, 350 Aotearoa
“Hauntingly on the nose. I love this collection. I think everyone should read it right now! Many lines bear rereading and copying for future quotation. I stopped making my list before the end and just enjoyed. It is wonderful!” — Judith Hoch
119 pages, Paperback
Published May 16, 2022
About the author
Keith Hill
66 booksKeith Hill is a New Zealand writer whose work explores the boundaries between mysticism, history, science, religion and psychology. He is a three-time winner of the Ashton Wylie Award, New Zealand's premiere prize for spiritual writing.
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