Jahren organized the book into four broad sections—Life, Food, Energy, and Earth. Do the four sectional headings effectively unify the 19 chapters? If so, how? If not, why not?

Jahren’s focus on the consumer habits of private individuals is a consistent theme throughout the book. Use less and share more, she encourages. Do you think this motto is a smart approach to fighting climate change? Why or why not?

While most scholars who write about climate change remove any personal anecdotes that might reveal their own background, Jahren does the opposite. What were some of the author’s childhood stories that stood out to you? Why?