62 pages • 2 hours read
Al GoreAn Inconvenient Truth
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore presents scientific information about global climate change, interspersed with personal anecdotes highlighting its human and social dimensions. It covers topics such as global warming, receding glaciers, rising temperatures affecting weather patterns, the impacts on species and ecosystems, and the moral responsibility humans have to address these issues. The book concludes with practical steps individuals can take to combat climate change and addresses common misconceptions about the topic.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews for Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth highlight its compelling and urgent message on climate change, lauding its clear presentation and impactful visuals. Some critics argue it oversimplifies scientific data and can be alarmist. Overall, it succeeds in raising awareness and sparking discussion about environmental issues.
Who Should Read An Inconvenient Truth?
Readers who are passionate about environmental issues and eager to understand the impact of climate change would enjoy An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore. Similar audiences might appreciate Rachel Carson's Silent Spring and Bill McKibben's The End of Nature for their compelling arguments and dedication to ecological awareness.
RecommendedReading Age
14+yearsLexile Level
1070LBook Details
Science / Nature
Climate Change
Society: Globalization
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger