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In a time that looms around the corner of today, under a gathering
storm of tyranny, Zadie Byrd Gray whirls into the life of small
town reporter Charlie Rider and asks him to become the voice of the
Dandelion Insurrection. With the rallying cry of life, liberty, and
love, Zadie and Charlie fly across America leaving a wake of
revolution in their path. Passion erupts. Danger abounds. The lives
of millions hang by a thin thread of courage, but in the midst of
the madness, the golden soul of humanity blossoms . . . and
miracles start to unfold Author Rivera Sun creates mythic
characters from everyday people. She infuses the story of our times
with practical solutions and visionary perspectives, drawing the
reader into a world both terrifying and inspiring . . . a world
that could be our own.
According to the coal company, young activist and mother Henrietta
Owens is a "social terrorist in a hijacked plane" hurtling toward
them with a vengeance. Jack Dalton's world faces imminent
implosion. His boss screams, Kill her But there's just one problem:
every word she says is true . . . and people know it Henrietta,
with her baby in her arms, shakes the nation awake with some
tough-loving truth about coal, climate change, and the future of
humanity. Corporate lawyer Jack Dalton's morality and career
collide as a showdown with Henrietta becomes inevitable. The stakes
are high: life, death, the extinction of humanity. Jack's wife
crosses the line of loyalty, his daughter lectures him on heroism,
the Appalachians foment a revolution, and the ghost of John Henry
shows up to haunt him. The climate change countdown is ticking.
Political pressures heat up. The sleeping giant of the common man
awakens with a roar. One question hammers in Jack's ears: what are
you going to do? Steam Drills, Treadmills and Shooting Stars sings
the anthem of our times, celebrating the everyday hero, and
rallying us all to meet adversity with gusto. The novel is alive
with robust characters that appeal to environmentalists, soccer
moms, students, seniors, and literature lovers alike. The story
grabs the social issues of our times by the collar and shakes them
hard, but at the same time, the rich metaphor and poetic writing
create a soaring tribute to the beauty of the human spirit. This
unforgettable book seizes you at the first page and sends you
flying out the other side, refreshed, rejuvenated and empowered to
change. Have a good read.
This is a story about people just like you, filled with the
audacity of hope, the passion of unstoppable love, and the courage
of everyone who has ever dreamed of creating a better world. Fact
and fiction march hand-in-hand across the American landscape as the
ghost of legendary John Henry haunts Jim Dalton, a corporate lawyer
for Standard Coal, and Henrietta Owens, activist and mother, wakes
up the nation with some tough-loving truth about the environment,
the economy, justice and hope. From The Grapes of Wrath to 1984,
every era gives rise to a great protest novel; Steam Drills,
Treadmills, and Shooting Stars is ours. Author/Playwright Rivera
Sun sings the anthem of our times, liberating us from apathy,
healing our despairing souls, and rallying us to meet adversity
with gusto. If you read one book this year, read this. "Inspires,
uplifts and invigorates you "
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