An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore
2006, Rodale Books
Synopsis: An Inconvenient Truth--Gore's groundbreaking, battle cry of a follow-up to the bestselling
Earth in the Balance--is
being published to tie in with a documentary film of the same name.
Both the book and film were inspired by a series of multimedia
presentations on global warming that Gore created and delivers to groups
around the world. With this book, Gore, who is one of our environmental
heroes--and a leading expert--brings together leading-edge research
from top scientists around the world; photographs, charts, and other
illustrations; and personal anecdotes and observations to document the
fast pace and wide scope of global warming. He presents, with alarming
clarity and conclusiveness--and with humor, too--that the fact of global
warming is not in question and that its consequences for the world we
live in will be disastrous if left unchecked. This riveting new
book--written in an accessible, entertaining style--will open the eyes
of even the most skeptical.
The Good: This book, with its large glossy pages, is a very easy read. It's styled in such a way to make even the least scientifically inclined understand its message. Pictures, charts, highly quotable factoids, everything eye-catching and yet very basic. Through this book, you really feel Gore's passion for saving the world from global warming.
The Bad: Unfortunately Al Gore is sort of a boring man. He drones on, which is clear even through the vibrant background. And while this book is informative, it's hard to decipher where the line is between his politics and the cause at hand.
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