Book summary

This lyrically written work of social science fiction is set in near-future Los Angeles. Intelligent and independent-minded teenager Lauren Olamina transcends her violent, impoverished city and a debilitating physical condition by creating a philosophy called Earthseed, which posits that the most dependable principle of the universe (i.e., God) is Change, Change must be embraced, and the destiny of humanity is to spread out among the stars. When the have-nots rise up against the haves and destroy her community, she encourages her fellow refugees to find hope through practicing Earthseed.

Media reviews

"...PARABLE OF THE SOWER is a thoroughly good read with characters you can really identify with and line for line intensity. It's edgy, it has a ring of truth, and it's literary writing....[It is] the kind of writing I have always hoped for, expected from good SF writers....Hurry and grab this one up ASAP."