by Jamie Carter & Debra Ross Post Hill Press Release date: December 9, 2025
Seize the Moment. Build the Future.
How to transform inspiration into action—and action into community.
Rare and extraordinary events—like a total solar eclipse—can do more than inspire awe; they can spark real, lasting change. The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities shows new, emerging, and seasoned leaders how to harness the energy and momentum of these rare opportunities to build connections, drive innovation, and leave lasting legacies. In a time of division and uncertainty, this book delivers a proven roadmap for uniting people, mobilizing talent, and turning once-in-a-lifetime catalysts into meaningful, long-term impact. Whether you’re leading a civic initiative, launching a business, or spearheading a nonprofit, The Eclipse Effect helps you recognize extraordinary opportunities, rally people around a shared vision, and create a legacy that lasts far beyond the moment itself.
About the book
What is "the Eclipse Effect"?
The Eclipse Effect is a phenomenon that occurs when ordinary people harness extraordinary moments to create something remarkable and lasting. At its core, the Eclipse Effect begins with a catalyst—an event so compelling it captures attention and ignites curiosity in a small group of people who see its potential. If those visionaries work together to harness the catalyst’s momentum and deliberately unite people in the effort, they can make the most of the unique opportunity to push value into the world. Ultimately, the true power of the Eclipse Effect lies in the lasting impact it leaves behind: an enduring legacy in a new community that extends far beyond the event itself.
The Eclipse Effect
How To Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities is published by Post Hill Press, distributed by Simon & Schuster. Official publication date is December 9, 2025. The book is available for pre-order at several outlets: Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Bookshop.com, Target.com, Walmart.com.
Table of Contents
Introduction (click here to read)
Chapter 1: The Eclipse Effect
Chapter 2: Deciding to Lead
Chapter 3: Drive
Chapter 4: Leader Expectations
Chapter 5: Community Architecture
Chapter 6: Get Started: The Nuts and Bolts of Community Creation
Chapter 7: Strategies for Community Cohesion and Momentum
Chapter 8: Risk, Uncertainty and Resistance
Chapter 9: Hype, Media and Outreach
Chapter 10: Failure and Recovery
Chapter 11: Measuring Success
Chapter 12: Legacy
Afterword
About the Authors
Jamie Carter
Jamie Carter
Jamie Carter
Jamie Carter is a prolific and award-winning journalist and a regular contributor to Forbes.com since 2018. Widely regarded as the world’s foremost solar eclipse journalist, Jamie is the editor of WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com.
Debra Ross
Jamie Carter
Jamie Carter
Debra Ross is publisher & CEO of KidsOutAndAbout.com, a platform that celebrates communities throughout North America. Debra was chair of the Rochester NY Eclipse Task Force and national co-chair of the American Astronomical Society’s Solar Eclipse Task Force.
