This book is absolutely packed with statistics and data. It is not a page-turner - but it is very, very informative. Maybe Al should have gotten someone to read it for him that is able to inflect more intonation into his voice. I respect Al Gore more than ever after listening to this book. He is incredibly intelligent, well-researched, and well-informed. I truly appreciate the information and perspective that he is trying to put into the public debate. He is not, however, an exciting speaker. Not an easy-listen, but very, very worth the effort. I am glad that I listened.