Three stories on three continents are intertwined around a central theme of mankind's imminent demise due to irresponsible and reckless behavior. It's also got a bit of romance and humor thrown in. Begun by an English professor on a short trip to Europe shortly before the London terrorist bombings, Animal Skins examines modern terrorism along with human errors over time--primarily errors of arrogance in its treatment of the environment. Sensitive characters express various types of self-loathing as a response. Then there is the source of spiritual strength, a tree, Elixia...http://elixia2.tripod.com/