52 Solar Panels: Love and Grief for a Son and a Planet
John Moorhead-Guinea
Description
When climate solutions researcher and advocate John Moorhead-Guinea loses his eldest son Alex in a climbing accident, made more likely by human-induced climate change, he is devastated. This book offers his meditations on love and grief for his son and the polluted planet we inhabit and can bring back to equilibrium. Composed as letters to Alex, this deeply personal book traces both universal themes of human relationships to nature, juxtaposed with the intimacy felt by a father for his beloved child. Drawing inspiration from Alex’s life and love of the mountains, Moorhead-Guinea’s tender manifesto reframes the argument for urgent behaviour change to one of love, for yourself, your family, and the planet.
Reviews
This is a beautifully written letter to a son who died in a climbing accident made more likely
by human-induced climate change.
Even though this book has a sad undertone, the way the author uses his grief to pursue a
mission for his son is to be commended. 52 solar panels is ultimately a story of hope and
what we can all do together to save our planet.
John’s letters and poems give us glimpses of his son, Alex – the child, the adolescent, the man and the raw grief caused by his sudden loss.
Such an amazing book! I can say with certainty I would have liked Alex and, in addition to
his many talents, I admire the values he embraced
Print and e-book available for pre-order
On sale 19 August 2025
Print ISBN 9782970164906
eBook ISBN 9782970164913
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