Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang

Written in the late 70's, Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang starts with the impending collapse of civilization due to climate change, war, and disease (you know, pretty much all the things going on right now), and one large family's attempt to ride out the disaster. When fertility rates drop precipitously, the family turns to the only thing they can to keep humans alive...cloning. And this is where the story really gets interesting.

It's easy to see why this book won so many awards. It's an incredible look at the potential outcomes of a clone society. The biology is not perfect and I could nitpick any number of elements, but these minor issues are nothing relative to the grand vision of the tale. A great read.