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BIRTH-RATE CRISIS
Based on Jim’s extensive research into the decline of fertility worldwide, it presents causes and possible solutions.
It calls attention to the very real fact that fewer children are being born each year, and what that could mean for our world in the future.
It’s a fascinating and enlightening read.
October 13, 2026
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PRAISE FOR BIRTH-RATE CRISIS:
“Birth-Rate Crisis provides a unique take on global issues through an integration of history and neuroscience. More importantly, it offers novel and compelling solutions to the challenges of living in our modern, dopamine-driven world.” – Heather Kelley, PhD, author of over 60 peer-reviewed articles
“This book isn't just about birth rates. It's a fascinating journey through history that explores how countless aspects of society have influenced the decisions families make. As we work to create a better future for our world, Birth-Rate Crisis reminds us that the future also depends on the strength and well-being of the families who will shape it.” – Jaclyn Hardy, MFA, mother of six, author of
Roping His Heart
“Birth-Rate Crisis is an eye-opening book that not only explores the challenges humanity faces because of declining birth rates around the world but also offers unique, thoughtful solutions. This thoroughly researched book is fascinating, and I appreciate the years of scientific investigation that went into its creation.” – Holli Anderson BSN, RN, author of Comes the Black Mariah
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ABOUT BIRTH-RATE CRISIS:
What if the greatest demographic crisis in human history has been misunderstood?
Birth rates are collapsing across the globe. Governments have spent billions trying to reverse the trend, yet fertility continues to fall. Economists blame housing costs.
Sociologists point to changing cultural values. Politicians argue over policy. But what if they're all focusing on the symptoms rather than the cause?
In Birth-Rate Crisis: Reclaiming Family and Purpose in a Dopamine-Driven World, Australian entrepreneur Jim Penman and USA Today bestselling author Andrea Pearson present a groundbreaking explanation that challenges nearly everything we've been told about why people are having fewer children.
Drawing on biology, neuroscience, psychology, history, and decades of research, they reveal a surprising connection between modern life, dopamine, character, and the worldwide decline in family formation. From ancient Rome to today's most prosperous nations, the same patterns emerge again and again—offering new insight into one of humanity's greatest challenges.
Inside, you'll discover:
• Why financial incentives have consistently failed to raise birth rates.
• The hidden biological forces influencing marriage, parenthood, and long-term
commitment.
• What history reveals about the rise and fall of civilizations facing demographic collapse.
• Why some communities continue to thrive while others struggle to replace themselves.
• A hopeful path toward rebuilding stronger families, healthier communities, and a more meaningful future.
Whether you're concerned about the future of your family, your nation, or civilization itself, Birth-Rate Crisis offers a compelling new framework—and a reason for hope.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Jim Penman is one of Australia's best-known entrepreneurs and the founder of Jim's Group, the largest franchise organization in the Southern Hemisphere, with more than 5,700 franchisees across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. While earning his PhD in history at La Trobe University, he developed a deep interest in the biological drivers of social change, leading him to fund an international research program in neuroscience and epigenetics that has produced
numerous peer-reviewed publications.
A bestselling author and sought-after speaker, Jim is also a devoted husband and father of ten, believing that true success is measured not by wealth, but by family, purpose, and the legacy we leave behind.
Andrea Pearson is a USA Today bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and podcast host with more than 15 years of professional writing and public speaking experience. She has authored more than 85 books and over two million published words under three pen names. A lifelong student of human behavior with a deep interest in marriage, family, and parenthood, Andrea considers her greatest accomplishments to be found in her family, believing that nothing compares to the joy she shares with her husband and their three children.
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