SCATTER, ADAPT, AND REMEMBER How Humans Will Survive a Mass Extinction

With timely emphasis and an intentional tone, Kimberly Farr leads listeners through this complex yet reassuring book about the future of human civilization. Newitz explores the hows and whys of human survival despite the various possibilities for mass extinction that surround the fragile thing we call civilization. Newitz traces the history of mass extinctions and identifies potential threats but also illustrates how humanity is substantively prepared in ways that previous species were not. Farr's skill at adding dramatic flair to the threatening events while also expressing hope and possibility makes this audiobook a surprisingly emotional whirlwind with disaster on the horizon and solutions around the corner. L.E. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2013]