Nothing Lowly in the Universe - 2nd Edition by Jennie M Ratcliffe (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A scientific, economic, technological and spiritual analysis of the ecological and climate crisis, plus principles and practices for a sustainable future. Includes comprehensive footnotes, bibliography, and index.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The world is facing an existential crisis. Looming climate breakdown and ecological collapse could lead to the "sixth extinction" event in Earth's history, this time by our own hand, and the massive loss of human life and of many other life-forms with which we share the earth. How did we get here, and how can we transform our ways of thinking and living to avoid catastrophe? And what really sustains us?</p><p>In a wide-ranging and comprehensive analysis, based on decades of experience as an environmental research scientist, activist and Quaker, Jennie M. Ratcliffe explores the interconnected scientific, technological, economic, religious and psychological causes of our predicament and shows how the ecological crisis is, at its heart, a spiritual and moral crisis. Drawing primarily on Quaker testimonies, on Gandhian, Buddhist, and other wisdom traditions, and the work of Thomas Berry, Arne Naess, E.F. Schumacher and others, she explores the underlying principles by which we--particularly those of us in the wealthiest countries--can radically transform our ways of life. The principles of integrity, reciprocity, nonviolence, simplicity, and equality, rooted in a realization of the unity and interdependence of, and love for, the whole earth community, are the foundation of an integral deep ecology, deep economy, and deep peace. Far from being utopian, they can and are being translated into spiritually-grounded practices around the world, offering transformational paths to the long-term sustainability of a more just and peaceable world for the commonwealth of life and the emergence of a new Ecozoic era.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>At last, a readable book on the looming ecological crisis, one that not only clearly describes the full dimensions of the impending catastrophe, but also plumbs the depth of the cultural, social, economic and spiritual causes of it and marks the path toward practical solutions....The depth and breadth of her exploration of the roots of the problem in the human psyche is remarkable. If you read one book this year, read this one. </em></p><p>Rev. Dr. Rollin O. Russell, Conference Minister Emeritus, Southern Conference, U.C.C.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>...from the beginning of the book we encounter the difference between Ratcliffe's approach to climate mitigation and that of any other climate change book I've read. Her concern is with root causes and thoroughgoing cures.... What I want from here on is to spend time with people who are saved from despair by their strong sense of connection with the whole of life....To me there doesn't seem to be a better word for this connectedness than love, and if I seem to be turning now to the realm of spirit to name my faith, it is spiritual as Jennie Ratcliffe describes it....as the warming advances, I will increasingly value the writers who speak from that spirit.</p>Alice Loyd, Co-editor, The Ecozoic Review</em>. (Full review in the Ecozoic Reader Sept-Oct 2019: </em>https: //www.ecozoicstudies.org/ecozoic-review-september-october-2019/)<p><br></p><p>I'm so impressed with the breadth of this book. It's presented in three sections, the first helping explain how we got to this crisis, the second sharing the principles needed for deep change, and the third laying out the practices necessary for action....After such a clear and thorough exploration of our predicament, Jennie explores the principles which create the building blocks of how we can change the current trajectory of human-caused environmental destruction.....I cannot do justice to the depth and breadth of this book in a short review. Jennie Ratcliffe's ability to bring together an amazing amount of research and give such a comprehensive look to where we are and what we must do, is awe-inspiring. </p>Ruah Swennerfelt, Vermont homesteader and author of Rising to the Challenge: The Transition Movement and People of Faith. </em>(Full review in Befriending Creation Vol. 33 (1) Jan-Mar 2020: </em>https: //www.quakerearthcare.org/bfc/volume-33-number-1)<br>
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