Water Mamas

A Novel of Climate, Spirituality, and Indigenous Human Rights

Mona Shomali

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English

Ceiba Tree Press
15 October 2025

Tribal religions; Spirituality & religious experience; Human rights; Civil rights & citizenship; Global warming

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The Amazon is Dying. What Price is Too High to Save It?

In a not-so-distant future, the Earth's lungs are failing. A United Nations representative, Afa, finds herself deep in the parched heart of the Amazon, facing the ultimate ethical dilemma. Her mission: secure consent from indigenous tribes to start a rain seeding program. Rain cloud technology promises to reverse the ravages of climate change, to breathe life back into the global rainforests.

But here, in the ancient heart of their lands, consent is not merely a formality; it's enshrined in human rights law. Her initial confidence crumbles in Guyana, where the very idea of man-made rain strikes at the core of Indigenous mythology and spirituality. It's a clash of worlds-Western science versus ancestral wisdom-with the fate of the global climate hanging precariously in the balance.

Amidst this complex crisis, Afa's journey becomes intensely personal. Navigating the pressures of her career and the complexities of an unexpected romance, she is forced to confront what she truly believes is right for her own life.

This is more than a story of technology versus tradition. It's a gripping exploration of climate crisis, social justice, and the profound power of belief. In this work of climate fiction, Mona Shomali skillfully weaves together her expertise in Indigenous Human Rights and Environmental Science, challenging us to consider what it means to make the ""right"" decision when the world is teetering on the edge.

By: Mona Shomali
Imprint: Ceiba Tree Press
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 263g
ISBN: 9798218838676
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 15 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active