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The Fifth Sacred Thing

By: Starhawk
Narrated by: Maya Lilly
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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 Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Horror Magical Realism Political Science Fiction Scary Magic War
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I've just finished this book for the third time. I love everything about it. I just wish I could find something in its relm to move onto.

reread worthy

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What a stunning work of art! So happy I listened. Beautifully narrated, easy to read, engaging and currently relevant. I definitely noticed some of the old 90's language and themes which were a bit funny, but just served to make even more accessible in some ways. Loved it!!!

Incredible medicine for our times!!

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So grateful for the performance offered here, such a delight to hear them alive, powerful enough to change the world!

An incredible story we need to hear!

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Keeps you intrigued, a few gruesome moments but that added to the tension.
Loved the 5 sacred things and what a wonderful description of utopia.
Must read, listen to.

Brilliant and clever

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Wow, I am struggling to find words to describe how I feel about this book. but wow seems to fit well. I think everyone should read it at some stage - sooner the better! the reader was amazing for this audiobook too... incredible how she jumped from character to character, remembering the voice she created for them. such an amazing listen .

wow

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Have listened to this book numerous times, each time, new feels, new insights, new learning, such wisdom.

My most recommended books

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This novel is the best thing ever. Do yourself a favour and read/listen to it.

The best thing ever

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Favourite book and narrator ever! I have listened to this twice because it was SO GOOD!!

favourite book and narrator ever!

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Narrated magnificently
A beautiful voice and a beautiful singing voice.
She lead me on a journey I will treasure always.

Refreshingly earthy

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Very well written by Starhawk and read beautifully by Maya.
strong characters carried this story through an afterword where community is key

Dystopian fairytale

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