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jenbosen's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
I would like to have a copy of my own (instead of a library copy) to return to, highlight, and use to journal and make plans. Karen Walrond provides so many ideas & strategies for making light that it's frankly overwhelming, but in an optimistic way.
charliecapen's review
4.0
An important read for humans, let alone activists, about the relationship between joy and activism, between truth and caring, between light and that which it emanates from. Highly recommend. Karen has always been a voice of truthful light through her writing and photography (light writing). So glad to see this gift in the form of a book.
thebloggess's review
5.0
An invigorating and positive read on how to become a force for good. Includes worksheets and lovely inspiring stories. Karen has been my friend for half of my life and she's just as amazing and supportive in these pages as she is in real life.
jlfraz99's review
5.0
This book shines a light that is desperately needed in a time when persistent crises threaten our hope and joy. Karen Walrond illuminates through stories (both her own and those of other well-known activists such as Tarana Burke, Valarie Kaur, and Brené Brown) the necessity of holding onto joy while working for change. The Lightmaker’s Manifesto provides thoughtful and practical exercises on listening for the whispers that motivate and inspire us, finding our light words, and creating a spark statement to guide our actions, keeping our light shining and avoid burning out.
After reading it, I am newly inspired to continue the work I feel called to do, motivated by self-awareness of my values and mission, and energized by practices that will keep me seeking light and joy along the way.
After reading it, I am newly inspired to continue the work I feel called to do, motivated by self-awareness of my values and mission, and energized by practices that will keep me seeking light and joy along the way.
katyhosbein's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. As someone stumbling into activism, this guide has come at a perfect time. It was really inspiring to read all of the experiences of keeping joy in activism in various way. As a side note, I love how the exercises offered are at the back of the book so they don’t disrupt the flow of the narrative.
karenika's review
5.0
2020 and 2021 have been tough years by all accounts. There's so much going on in the world and it's easy to feel frozen to inaction by all of it. It's easy to feel overwhelmed or dejected or even numb to all of it.
And yet.
Karen Walrond's book is a light that shines your way to joy and possibility. Walrond is a coach, lawyer, photographer, and activist. She's also a wonderful storyteller. Regardless of where you are in your journey to activism, there's something in this book for you. There are inspiring stories, motivational examples, clear action and next steps and a full workbook for you to design your own personal journey.
There are varied examples of people taking action and practicing activism in a wide range of ways. Yet what they have in common is that they understand what deeply motivates them to do the work that they show up for. They know how to take breaks and they know how to add joy into their day to day so they can keep showing up and make this world a better place for all of us.
This is one of the most inspiring books I've read all year.
I've taken online classes by Walrond before and some of the exercises in the book are ones I've done in the past and yet I can't wait to sit and do them all over again. I feel motivated, hopeful and joyful all at once and I cannot recommend this book enough.
with gratitude to Broadleaf Books and netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
And yet.
Karen Walrond's book is a light that shines your way to joy and possibility. Walrond is a coach, lawyer, photographer, and activist. She's also a wonderful storyteller. Regardless of where you are in your journey to activism, there's something in this book for you. There are inspiring stories, motivational examples, clear action and next steps and a full workbook for you to design your own personal journey.
There are varied examples of people taking action and practicing activism in a wide range of ways. Yet what they have in common is that they understand what deeply motivates them to do the work that they show up for. They know how to take breaks and they know how to add joy into their day to day so they can keep showing up and make this world a better place for all of us.
This is one of the most inspiring books I've read all year.
I've taken online classes by Walrond before and some of the exercises in the book are ones I've done in the past and yet I can't wait to sit and do them all over again. I feel motivated, hopeful and joyful all at once and I cannot recommend this book enough.
with gratitude to Broadleaf Books and netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
lindsay_j's review
5.0
Wonderful, positive, and tangible. And much needed during this particular time and possibly this particular day.
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