Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in without Going Crazy
Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in without Going Crazy
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
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BetaActive Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in without Going Crazy
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012272
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in without Going Crazy by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone guides individuals through the process of fostering resilience and empowerment amidst global crises. It offers strategies for personal and collective transformation, encouraging people to actively participate in creating a sustainable future, using practices that promote hope and positivity without succumbing to despair.
Inspirational
Hopeful
Informative
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Active Hope by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone is widely praised for its empowering approach to environmental issues, blending psychology and spirituality. Readers appreciate its focus on personal and collective action. However, some find it overly idealistic and lacking in practical solutions. Overall, it's a hopeful resource for navigating ecological crises.
Who Should Read Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in without Going Crazy?
A reader who finds value in Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in without Going Crazy is often engaged in environmental or social activism, seeking resilience and empowerment. They might also enjoy The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle or Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl.
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Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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