Description
Beings from a distant planet impact the political, economic, and spiritual life of both Britain and the world in this tale that uses a touch of science fiction to explore human potential. Dealing with a suffering economy and rising inflation, the prime minister is a year into office and faces nothing but frustration. Then, visitors with impressive technological skills and an astonishingly tranquil presence arrive claiming to be from a distant world. This perceptive narrative lifts current political debate out of its rut when these aliens explain that, thanks in part to the wise Teachers of Earth, they have established a just society in which they live in peace and happiness. With the use of sharp dialogue and a message carefully wrapped in a gripping story, this exquisite yarn reintroduces ideas that inspired reformers worldwide at the beginning of the 20th century.
About the Author
John Stewart is the author of three historical novels, The Centurion, The Last Romans, and Marsilio. He has written two biographies, Standing for Justice and A Promise Kept, as well as the political novel, The President.
Reviews
As Einstein observed, "The world cannot get out of the current state of crisis with the same thinking that got it there in the first place". John Stewart, his alien visitors and the people whose lives they touch, know this only too well. Rarely can such a profound message have been delivered in so stimulating and entertaining a fashion.' Guardian Online
Book Information
ISBN 9780856832536
Author John Stewart
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Shepheard-Walwyn (Publishers) Ltd
Publisher Shepheard-Walwyn (Publishers) Ltd
Weight(grams) 272g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 133mm * 18mm
