Erosion: Essays of Undoing

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In Erosion, Terry Tempest Williams delivers fierce and spirited essays that resonate like a howl in the desert. She confronts the ongoing attacks on America's public lands and the erosion of our commitment to democracy's open spaces, posing the question: "How do we find the strength to not look away from all that is breaking our hearts?" Williams explores the elements of erosion—wind, water, and time—that have shaped our nation's landscape while bravely examining the erosion of democracy, science, compassion, and trust. She highlights the cultural and environmental consequences of actions like the gutting of Bear Ears National Monument, sacred to Native Peoples, and the undermining of the Endangered Species Act, alongside the fossil fuel industry's relentless pressures that mar the horizon with oil rigs. The climate crisis is made tangible through her experiences with drought, both outside her door and within herself. These essays serve as a call to action, guiding us through challenging times toward new emotional, geographical, and communal territories. The erosion of desert lands reveals the truth of change, reminding us that what has been worn away is as significant as what remains. Williams asserts that beauty is a form of resistance and that even water can crack stone, making this work both politically and spiritually relevant.