2011 Book Selection
This year’s choice is Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet, the most recent book by environmental writer Bill McKibben. The author describes a drastically changed planet he calls “Eaarth,” yet also offers hope via new ways of living. McKibben is the founder of the grassroots group 350.org, dedicated to solving climate change.
The Author
Bill McKibben is the author of The End of Nature, Deep Economy, and numerous other books. He is the founder of the environmental organizations Step It Up and 350.org, and was among the first to warn of the dangers of global warming. He is a scholar in residence at Middlebury College and lives in Vermont with his wife, the writer Sue Halpern, and their daughter.
Keep Me Informed
This Year's Book
Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet
By
Bill McKibben
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Mountain View Reads
Together
Imagine if all of diverse Mountain View talked about one book and its ideas for an entire month. Mountain View Reads Together takes place again this November (2011). This program creates a shared community experience by offering a series of events related to one book.
Click here for a description of the events for the 2011 Mountain View Reads Together program.
In the News
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MV Reads Together Goes Green
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Despite 'range anxiety,' electric vehicle owners happy
Mountain View Voice, 11/28/2011
Tour reveals Google's efforts
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