Active Hope – How to Face the Mess We’re in without Going Crazy – Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone

 

Active Hope – How to Face the Mess We’re in without Going Crazy – Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone

Review by Jason Olshefsky

For those drawn by the allure of the title, “Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re in without Going Crazy”, feel confident that the book delivers on its promise. The journey is not easy, but this acts as a remarkable guide. Frequently I would be thinking, “this makes me feel so …” and before I could finish the thought, there it was in print; it’s so strange how this journey can be so individual, yet each one of us comes across familiar mile posts. I do recommend reading it with another person or a reading group and taking the time to complete the numerous exercises throughout, especially when you think you know its outcome.