The Earthseed series by Octavia E. Butler is set in a near-future dystopian America where society has collapsed due to climate change, economic inequality, and social unrest. The story follows Lauren Olamina, a young woman with the unique ability to feel others' pain, as she navigates this harsh world. After her community is destroyed, Lauren sets out on a journey filled with danger and hope, determined to build a new belief system she calls Earthseed. Through her eyes, readers experience a world of chaos and resilience, where faith and community become vital tools for survival. Along the way, Lauren's vision of humanity's destiny—spreading among the stars—offers a glimpse of hope in an otherwise grim setting.
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This highly acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror from award-winning author Octavia E. Butler "pairs well with 1984 or The Handmaid's Tale" (John Green, New York Times)--now with a new foreword by N. K. Jemisin. When global climate chan... Read more
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"Enthralling...compelling and truly original." - Denver Post Lauren Olamina's love is divided among her young daughter, her community, and the revelation that led Lauren to found a new faith that teaches "God Is Change". But in the wake of environmen... Read more
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