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Hope Matters
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
“This book comes at just the right moment. It is NOT too late if we get together and take action, NOW.” —Jane Goodall
Fears about climate change are fueling an epidemic of despair across the world: adults worry about their children’s future; thirty-somethings question whether they should have kids or not; and many young people honestly believe they have no future at all.
In the face of extreme eco-anxiety, scholar and award-winning author Elin Kelsey argues that our hopelessness—while an understandable reaction—is hampering our ability to address the very real problems we face. Kelsey offers a powerful solution: hope itself.
Hope Matters boldly breaks through the narrative of doom and gloom to show why evidence-based hope, not fear, is our most powerful tool for change. Kelsey shares real-life examples of positive climate news that reveal the power of our mindsets to shape reality, the resilience of nature, and the transformative possibilities of individual and collective action. And she demonstrates how we can build on positive trends to work toward a sustainable and just future, before it’s too late.
Praise for Hope Matters
“Whether you consider yourself a passionate ally of nature, a busy bystander, or anything in between, this book will uplift your spirits, helping you find hope in the face of climate crisis.”
—Veronica Joyce Lin, North American Association for Environmental Education “30 Under 30”
“A tonic in hard times.”
—Claudia Dreyguis, author of Scientific Conversations: Interviews on Science from the New York Times
“Beautifully written and an effective antidote against apathy and inaction.”
—Christof Mauch, Director, Rachel Carson Center for the Environment and Society
Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
With climate change and shrinking biodiversity looming in the near future, many people feel doomed. B.C.-based environmentalist Elin Kelsey is here to shift that perspective. In this helpful audiobook, Kelsey explains why pessimism only adds to the problem and doesn’t fully reflect the facts. She makes the case that despite the real severity of the issues, optimism and mindfulness are vital to meeting the challenge—and that the world and its life-forms are more resilient than some reports would suggest. Kelsey speaks with quiet passion about the need for hope and shares practical examples and long-term strategies for turning the tide back to a healthier planet, and her audiobook breaks down the science and psychology in ways that are approachable and down to earth. Hope Matters maps out some important steps toward a better future and makes us excited to take them.