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Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in without Going Crazy by Joanna Macy, Chris Johnstone
jennynz's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75
I was sceptical that I would enjoy this book, because I'm not usually into the spiritual side of environmentalism and that's the vibe I got from the blurb. However, I actually found it remarkably actionable, and it really resonated with me and helped me apply some of the practices to my own climate anxiety. I would recommend any climate activist or person who is worried about climate change to read it with an open mind.
In terms of the style, I found the diagrams and models useful. However, some of the personal anecdotes felt too long and not super relevant for me even though they were intended to illustrate the concepts discussed.
In terms of the style, I found the diagrams and models useful. However, some of the personal anecdotes felt too long and not super relevant for me even though they were intended to illustrate the concepts discussed.
katiehuntington's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
kkbob's review against another edition
5.0
Empowering and inspiring! I feel so blessed to live in a world touched by Joanna Macy.
candyfm's review against another edition
5.0
Just a really important read. Changed my outlook on so many things and has had a significant impact on every aspect of the way I will live ❤️#fortheseventhgeneration
elibrooke's review against another edition
4.0
Oof. I instinctively agree with the philosophy laid out here, and intend to try to apply some of the ideas to my own life, but WOW am I resistant to dealing with a lot of the feelings it brings up. Powerful stuff.
jomarch436's review against another edition
2.0
I agree with some of the other reviewers. I generally don't read self-help/spiritual kind of books. I thought this book was going to be more on the "active" part of Active Hope. I appreciate that she had activities to try, but most of them didn't appeal to me. I also was looking for more stories of victories people have won for the environment.
itsgarbagetime's review against another edition
4.0
read this with the intention of using its insights to facilitate group conversations on thorny topics. lots of helpful strategies for prompting and inviting reflection on change, uncertainty, and community work. not all of it did i love -- such as the frequent invoking of the hero's journey as a source of inspiration, although i can imagine this would be compelling to some? but i really appreciate this praxis-oriented, self care-grounded view of how to struggle for change.