Review
''Through his many years of experience, Mark Stansberry successfully challenges us toward developing a comprehensive American energy plan.'' --Bill Anoatubby, Governor, the Chickasaw Nation
''As Mark states, 'The time has come for all of us, the people, to take control of our energy future here in America.' He and I have discussed the importance of moving inevitably toward a hydrogen economy. I believe, after reviewing all the energy options presented in his book, it should move us closer to achieving that possibility. The future is now for us and our children. We cannot wait any longer.'' --Woodrow W. Clark II, Ma, PhD; Qualitative economist, Clark Strategic Partners; Corecipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
''America's energy policy cannot simply be cheap energy. Mark Stansberry tells us how to break out and assume an energy-secure and dynamic future economy.'' --Frank Keating, Governor of Oklahoma, 1995-2003; President, American Bankers Association
From the Inside Flap
For too long we in America have been wasting time blaming the energy industry or the government for failure to adopt a national energy strategy when we should be responsible for creating the plan. As consumers of energy, we must drive the process, evaluating how we can best leverage our natural resources here at home to ensure long-term energy independence and security. American citizens must take individual responsibility for the state of this great nation, striving to protect the land we call home. Our national security has long been one of the assets we cherish, and we cannot afford to continue relying on foreign nations to fulfill our energy needs or miss this opportunity to create a forward-thinking infrastructure that will support the American way of life. This book is dedicated to the proposition that we need an energy revolution in this country right now, and we must be the leaders. By turning to new technologies, innovation, and the enduring American spirit that has enabled us to overcome every challenge this nation has faced since our founding, the goal of total energy independence can be achieved before it is too late. We are the ones who will have to do it, because our societal institutions have proven they are not up to the task. It is time to take a stand, evaluate your own impact on our nation, and play your part in preserving our country. Energy is the future of America, and America Needs America's Energy.
About the Author
Mark A. Stansberry is an international businessman, energy leader, and humanitarian from Edmond, Oklahoma. He is the founder and chairman of the GTD Group, author of The Braking Point: America's Energy Dreams and Global Economic Realities, host of The Weekly Roundtable radio show on KFAQ 1170 AM in Tulsa, and chairman of People to People International, a Kansas City-based nonprofit organization that promotes world peace through cultural education and understanding. With more than thirty-five years of direct experience in the energy industry, Stansberry has become a respected industry expert and media commentator on energy issues. He has testified before the US Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, appeared on national TV networks including CNN, and has been quoted in newspapers and magazines such as Wall Street Journal Market Watch. Stansberry is a frequent guest on radio shows, publishes op-eds, and presents speeches throughout the United States and globally. In 1991 Stansberry coauthored an energy industry handbook, The Acquisition Process and Due Diligence: Minimize Risk/Maximize Return! In 2001 he cofounded an independent film production company with Academy Award-winning producer Gray Frederickson (The Godfather: Part II). Their most recent project is The GET (Grand Energy Transition), a documentary film about the future of energy based on the book by Oklahoma energy leader Robert A. Hefner III.
