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The Story of CassandraCassandra was the young and beautiful daughter of Priam, the last king of Troy. Apollo bestowed upon Cassandra a special gift--the ability to see the future. But when she refused his favors, he twisted her gift with a curse, so no one would believe her prophecies.
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Consultant, raconteur, and musical performer AtKisson sees a parallel between Cassandra, the prophet of Greek mythology who was never believed, and today's environmentalists who see the world hurtling toward self-destruction. He believes that it's time to stop despairing and get to work discovering a sustainable way of life. In a style that's refreshingly candid and vivid with personal anecdotes, he invites readers to join pioneers who embrace the ideas, techniques, and practices of sustainable living. AtKisson is co-founder of a consulting firm focusing on sustainable development and innovation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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