It's a Matter of Survival is sure to induce a degree of eco-angst in any person who cares enough about the planet to pick it up and read it. Even if Gordon and Suzuki are only half right—or even 25 percent right—in their dire forecast of the future of the planet, we should pay heed, and quickly. Our own complacency and willingness to accept an optimistic view of the future is also likely to allow too many people to ignore the messages of this book. And there are many messages.