Masterfully crafted and meticulously researched, The Way: Knowledge Balances Territory and Compassion by Phillip C. Gioia, MD, MPH documents the history of both successful and unsuccessful communication systems to promote the safe stewardship of health, energy, and the environment against acts of terrorism and bio-destruction. The author's frank and candid discussions open the door for change and serve as a portrait of what communities might create in order to provide safe and sustainable utilities to their citizens. Searching for a more dynamic approach to sustainable living, this affecting work of nonfiction goes beyond yesterday, today and tomorrow to search for concrete answers to create high quality information systems that ensure improved health, a recovered environment, more efficient governments, and superior business functions. Amidst the landscape of shrinking resources, we must become more informed about our world, and our competitive and compassionate forces.