Praise

“By every statistical measure—volunteerism, trust in neighbors, faith in leaders—Vermont has more social cohesion than anyplace in the country. As this marvelous book makes clear, it’s that solidarity—that sense of underlying community—that will bring us through, in some form or another. Freedom, unity, beer, syrup, a commitment to our neighbors; as Ethan Allen once remarked, ‘the gods of the valley are not the gods of the hills.’ Long may it be so!” 

—Bill McKibben, climate activist and author of eighteen books

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“My hope is that this collection of essays by Vermonters about Vermont’s future will inspire people to take action. It’s wise, insightful, provocative, and underscores the importance of being proactive. It is also a ton of fun!”

—Howard Dean, Governor of Vermont from 1991-2003

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“Humans have a hard time seeing the future. With the exception of a few visionaries, we are a species mired in survival mode. But in this collection of essays, Vermonters dare to imagine what the state could feel like 25 years hence, based on knowns and unknowns. No one drives anymore. An 80-story skyscraper towers over Burlington. Most of the population is non-white and fiscally conservative. And yet, Vermont is a place full of potential and remarkable for its lack of nostalgia. A place apart from what we know now.”

—Anne Galloway, founder of VTDigger