Altar to an Erupting Sun
Altar to an Erupting Sun by Chuck Collins, published by Green Writers Press on May 9, 2023, is a literary work that delves into the complexities of activism and personal choice. The narrative follows Rae Kelliher, an environmental activist and organizer, who, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, commits a shocking act of violence against an oil company CEO. This act sets off a series of reflections among her friends and family as they gather at her Vermont farm seven years later to grapple with the implications of her actions and the political fallout that ensued.
Readers will find a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between personal tragedy and broader societal issues, particularly in the context of climate disruption. The story addresses themes of activism, political response, and the evolving landscape of community movements in New England. With 330 pages, this edition presents a near-future narrative that challenges readers to consider the moral complexities of fighting for environmental justice in a critical decade.
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“Rae Kelliher is an organizer of rituals and dance parties, a veteran environmental activist, and pioneer in the ‘death with dignity’ movement. Her husband Reggie calls her a ‘instant party in a box.’ In 2023, facing down a diagnosis of terminal illness, Rae engages in a shocking suicide murder, taking the life of an oil company CEO for his role in delaying responses to climate disruption. Seven years later, Rae’s friends and family gather at their Vermont farm to make sense of her violent exit. They reflect on the negative political blowback, but also the ways that Rae’s action unleashed a transition movement that is reshaping the face of New England. Altar to an Erupting Sun is a near future story that addresses how we respond to climate disruption in the ‘critical decade’ that we are living in”–Amazon.
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