“Thought-provoking . . . captivating and compelling . . . there’s a hopeful, optimistic, even contagious quality to this superb book.”
–Los Angeles Times
“In her far-reaching and large-spirited new book, Solnit argues that disasters are opportunities as well as oppressions, each one a summons to rediscover the powerful engagement and joy of genuine altruism, civic life, grassroots community, and meaningful work.”
–San Francisco Chronicle
“Stirring . . . fascinating . . . presents a withering critique of modern capitalist society by examining five catastrophes . . . Her account of these events are so stirring that her book is worth reading for its storytelling alone. . . . [An] exciting and important contribution to our understanding of ourselves.”
–The Washington Post
