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The Edge of Elsewhere
It is the year 2079. Fourteen-year-old Abbey Lane dreams in colors that don't exist anymore. Her life is a drudging routine of protecting her asthmatic genius older brother Paul from dust, and scrounging the ruin of the world with her best friend Max. But when they discover an old notebook in an abandoned university, possibilities open she never imagined. The three set out on an adventure into the past-to 1971 New York City and beyond. Along the way they rediscover nature, eat pizza, become hippies and befriend a tragic, legendary musician who may hold the keys to Earth's destiny-if only they can save him!
438 pages, Hardcover
Published September 8, 2020
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Sam Stea
3 books3 followersSam Stea is a practicing physician, proud husband, and father of a wonderful son and daughter. Some time ago, Stea took a simple and deliberate step back from the complexities of life to see himself in a much bigger picture, within a context of past and future, within the balance of the human species with nature, and with what is truly lasting beyond one's own years.
His great hope is that others in health care, physicians, nurses, therapists of all kinds, scientists and administrators, and young people everywhere will join him in his fight to better inform the public that climate change is the greatest imminent health challenge humanity has yet to face.
His great hope is that others in health care, physicians, nurses, therapists of all kinds, scientists and administrators, and young people everywhere will join him in his fight to better inform the public that climate change is the greatest imminent health challenge humanity has yet to face.
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August 1, 2020
The Edge of Elsewhere by Sam Stea
This book is quite timely as it is a message of hope and in 2020 we sure could use some hope. The three protagonists, Abbey, Paul and Max are living in a dystopian future that bleak barely describes. They uncover Albert Einstein’s journal and Paul is able to decipher a secret that will change their lives.
The sadly realistic projection of our future is off set by the message of hope. Music is powerful and those of us who are lucky to be carried to a different time and place when we hear music from our past are blessed. The feeling of recapturing a moment that is triggered by a tune is powerful. The hopeful music of the hippie era should not be forgotten particularly if we are faced by a future of wild fires, racial tension, pandemics and fear. We, as a society, need to feel there is hope! Hope for a better future, a vaccine, an understanding between diverse groups, hope, we need hope. This book provides hope.
The author did a great job including historic figures without losing authenticity.
I enjoyed the book and it does give me hope!
This book is quite timely as it is a message of hope and in 2020 we sure could use some hope. The three protagonists, Abbey, Paul and Max are living in a dystopian future that bleak barely describes. They uncover Albert Einstein’s journal and Paul is able to decipher a secret that will change their lives.
The sadly realistic projection of our future is off set by the message of hope. Music is powerful and those of us who are lucky to be carried to a different time and place when we hear music from our past are blessed. The feeling of recapturing a moment that is triggered by a tune is powerful. The hopeful music of the hippie era should not be forgotten particularly if we are faced by a future of wild fires, racial tension, pandemics and fear. We, as a society, need to feel there is hope! Hope for a better future, a vaccine, an understanding between diverse groups, hope, we need hope. This book provides hope.
The author did a great job including historic figures without losing authenticity.
I enjoyed the book and it does give me hope!
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September 4, 2020Up on NG for instant approval and the description seemed cool enough so I’ll bite!
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January 23, 2021
My childhood imagination come to life again, excitement, adventure! I wasn’t sure if I would like this book as it’s not like something I would usually read but this has now become one of my all time favorites! Sam Stea is not only one of the best new authors but is comparatively one of the greatest authors of our time.This story had me transfixed, enthralled. I was so sad for it to be over. It really had me thinking what if’s... & questioning if we/I am doing enough for our planet. He must write more!
December 23, 2021
Since I know very little of the topic the author is writing about (climate change), I won't be talking about how realistic or not the world of 2079 is, I will just give my thoughts on the story.
At the beginning of the book, I definitely disliked Paul, however later on, I actually ended up liking him the most out of the three.
The story begins with Abbey and Max eating together at the spot where the university used to be. They end up exploring and finding a journal written by Einstein himself. They bring it to Abbey's house and Paul ends up taking it and locking himself in his room. He figures out how to time travel, and after lots of begging, agrees to let Abbey and Max go with him.
Most of the book takes place in the 70s, which is where they traveled to. I do wish the author spent more time building the world in 2079 though.
I suppose for the time period, it would make sense that John Lennon was an important figure in helping try to save the earth, but I personally know very little about him.
It isn't really clear how they end up saving the earth, which was the one thing I really wanted to know. (SPOILERS) Also, if their mom changes to not being their mom...shouldn't they not exist? That confused me the most.
While I found this book to be very interesting, the lack of enough world building and amount of unanswered questions really ruined the fun.
At the beginning of the book, I definitely disliked Paul, however later on, I actually ended up liking him the most out of the three.
The story begins with Abbey and Max eating together at the spot where the university used to be. They end up exploring and finding a journal written by Einstein himself. They bring it to Abbey's house and Paul ends up taking it and locking himself in his room. He figures out how to time travel, and after lots of begging, agrees to let Abbey and Max go with him.
Most of the book takes place in the 70s, which is where they traveled to. I do wish the author spent more time building the world in 2079 though.
I suppose for the time period, it would make sense that John Lennon was an important figure in helping try to save the earth, but I personally know very little about him.
It isn't really clear how they end up saving the earth, which was the one thing I really wanted to know. (SPOILERS) Also, if their mom changes to not being their mom...shouldn't they not exist? That confused me the most.
While I found this book to be very interesting, the lack of enough world building and amount of unanswered questions really ruined the fun.
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August 30, 2020I love dystopian tales, this one had time travel, which was novel to me in one of these books. Sort of reminds me of some movies and books I've watch or read , e.g. Ready Player One and Yesterday. Just a fun romp in an awful future with possible past as cure. I loved 1971! Best year ever! Fun story with likable characters in a tough and brutal world. Scary to think it might really BE out world in not too many more decades...
I received a Kindle arc from Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.
I received a Kindle arc from Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.
August 21, 2020
There was A LOT that happened in this book, and not in a good way. The story probably could have been stronger if it were about 100 pages shorter.
However, it was a good story! Probably not one I’ll read again, but it was good.
However, it was a good story! Probably not one I’ll read again, but it was good.
September 8, 2020
There's something about this book that I really loved. I can't put my finger on it, but I was certainly looking at the world around me differently by the end.
Here's my full spotlight of the book: https://booksteahealthyme.home.blog/2...
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August 26, 2021 I received an advanced digital copy of this book, courtesy of the author and publisher, via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
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