| Pages: | 280 pages |
| Size: | 5 x 8 inch |
| Publisher: | Jenkins Publications |
| Pub. Date: | May 2, 2018 |
| ISBN: | 9780964425866 |
The Balance Point
A Missing Link in Human Consciousness, 2nd Edition
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$14.95
The Balance Point is the story of a search for something so mysterious that the main character doesn’t even know what it is, or how to recognize it if he finds it. It touches on science, mathematics, economics, and other big-ticket issues such as religion and spirituality, in a manner that is both illuminating and disturbing.
Until her sudden and inexplicable death, Dr. Lucille Boggs, a maverick scientist at a large western university, had been uncovering surprising answers as to why people are so indifferent to environmental degradation. The Balance Point tells the story of her research through the eyes of her nephew, who receives her Last Will and Testament and, with it, becomes her final hope. Lured by the promise of a rich inheritance, Joseph Jenkins reluctantly assumes responsibility for finishing Dr. Boggs’ work, inadvertently plunging himself and his family into the midst of a puzzle of global proportions.
The Balance Point takes the reader on a page-turning adventure from the author’s comfortable Pennsylvania home to the farthest reaches of civilization in a search to solve Lucy’s puzzle. On their quest to locate the missing links to her mystery, though, they discover that some answers lie closer to home, and that sometimes, the only way to find them is to look inside oneself.
A timely book with cutting-edge relevance, The Balance Point conveys a message that will be stay with the reader long after the last page has been turned. Although highly recommended for anyone concerned about the state of the planet, it also makes a great gift for the environmentally complacent.
Reviews & Praise
“A delightful new slant on our environmental mess in a wonderful tale told with passion, wit, and insight."—The Book Reader
“An incredible environmental journey of discovery. Every now and then a book comes along that really speaks to your heart. It is perhaps the best environmental book I have ever read, and I would like to encourage everyone to experience this book.”—Arkansas Environmental Education Association
About Joseph C. Jenkins
Born in Germany in 1952 to American parents, Joseph Jenkins has become a respected voice in sustainable living and ecological innovation. After earning a science degree in 1974, Jenkins took an unconventional path-spending the entire 1980s living off the grid, without electricity or running water. It was during this period of radical simplicity that he developed a groundbreaking, waterless toilet system: hygienic, odor-free, and designed to turn human waste into fertile soil. What began as a graduate thesis evolved into The Humanure Handbook, first published in 1995 and now in its fourth edition-an award-winning, self-published guide that’s earned global acclaim. Jenkins continues to write, publish, and travel the world, sharing his insights through several non-fiction titles. To learn more, visit josephjenkins.com.
[Nacido en Alemania en 1952, de padres estadounidenses, Joseph Jenkins se ha convertido en una figura destacada en el ámbito de la vida sostenible y la innovación ecológica. Tras licenciarse en ciencias en 1974, Jenkins emprendió un camino poco convencional: pasó toda la década de 1980 viviendo desconectado de la red eléctrica, sin electricidad ni agua corriente. Fue durante este período de simplicidad radical que desarrolló un innovador sistema de inodoro sin agua: higiénico, sin olores y diseñado para convertir los desechos humanos en suelo fértil. Lo que comenzó como una tesis de posgrado se convirtió en el Manual Del Humabono, publicado por primera vez en 1995 y ahora en su cuarta edición, una galardonada guía autoeditada que ha cosechado reconocimiento mundial. Jenkins continúa escribiendo, publicando y viajando por el mundo, compartiendo sus conocimientos a través de varios títulos de no ficción. Para obtener más información, visite josephjenkins.com.]
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