Description
This nonfiction
narrative set in the Kalahari dramatizes the timeless struggle over
water, the fulcrum of political power. Facing drought, scarcity and
climate change the besieged indigenous Bushmen use voluntary survival
strategies while Botswana’s government enforces regulatory rule. Their
rivalry foreshadows our world, where two in three thirsty humans will
soon endure shortages, resource conflict, a $900 billion market, and a
global fight for water as a human right.
“An astonishing synthesis of human and natural history, folly, scarcity, beauty, dignity and power.” --Rick Bass, author of The Wild Marsh
“An investigative and story-telling triumph….showing a way back to accountability, sustainability, abundant life, and hope.”--David James Duncan, author of The Brothers K
“Workman's experiences and insights are fascinating, ... a real page-turner.” --Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Harmless People
“A fascinating read and great adventure story.” --Bruce Babbitt, former U.S. secretary of the Interior
