The Fifth Sacred Thing

By: Starhawk

Narrated by: Maya Lilly

One act of courage can change the world.

The year is 2048. Climate change and bio-warfare have ravaged much of the Earth, and societal meltdown has splintered the US into fragments. But out of the ruins, Northern California has built a thriving culture based on respect for the four sacred things: air, fire, water and earth.

The Fifth Sacred Thing is an epic tale of freedom and slavery, love and war, and the potential futures of humankind. It tells of a 21st century California clan caught between two clashing worlds: one based on tolerance, the other on repression. It is both a love story between two people and a war story between two opposing ideals.

©1993, 1994 Miriam Simos (P)2016 Miriam Simos

phenomenal

this story is outrageously enchanting! I loved every moment of it. starhawk combines all of the things I love most in a story - fantasy, philosophy, hopefulness and love. vividly brought to life by Maya Lilly (I love thay they're two wonderful characters within the story too!) her ability to jump between characters dazzled me. I finished it, and then three days later, I finished it again. highly recommend x

WOW

It is amazing book, deeply moving and inspiring
It made me feel that there is hope...for peace, healing, and a healthy planet.
I love it so much. And the first thing I want to do now is to read it again.
just read it! And for sure you wan't be sorry.

Magical fantasy fun

I truly loved this book. I’d read it a while ago but forgotten how great it is. Was sad when it ended and wishing her follow up novels were on audible.

Awesome

A very important story for this age we are in. Thank you I am so grateful for it's telling.

loved this story!

Wonderful story! It takes you on a journey with well developed characters. I appreciated the connection to nature and humanity. The author ties in aspects of permaculture and holistic care. Narrator did a great job adjusting voice to match characters. I now consider one of my favs and would definitely listen again.

fantastic

perhaps it is because I am a healer on the road to be coming a human. perhaps because I dream where world of love sustains all or just the simple fact that where we stand is sacred because everything is holy. the found the music of this song of this book to make me cry make me happy give me hope. I hope it does the same for you

hope for a better way of life

vision of hope for a better world.what if we could start with the peaceful part

An enthralling tale well told.

An imaginative saga of possibilities, told with humor, humanity, surprises and wonderful characters very well narrated.

Story of hope for our current times

What a beautiful story pointing us all back to what matters most, inviting us each to consider the deeper healing work we have to do so we can remember how to be in right relationship with ourselves, one another, and the Earth once again. Nuggets of wisdom and reminders to our spirits sprinkle each chapter. I will be listening to this book again.

Timeless in it's important message for humanity

Colorful, magical, mind expanding, captivating and touching. Hearing this book has been truly inspiring, allowing to see hope in the darkest that had been on this earth.