Anyone reading this book will develop a working understanding of nearly every major Florida environmental issue from the last twenty-five years. The author, a former Florida state senator, uses twenty-two fictional short stories, each constructed around an actual environmental issue, to illustrate the challenges facing Florida as it tries to preserve a rural way of life that is threatened by population growth. Magnificent artwork by the great artist Paul Schulz complements the copy perfectly, making the book as enjoyable to look at as it is to read.