num_pages: 320
description: An inspiring anthology for anyone seeking guidance hope and strength in the midst of our current environmental crisisfeaturing writings from Barbara Kingsolver and Barry Lopez The environmental tipping point we approach is more palpable each day and people are seeing it in ways they can no longer ignorewe need only turn on the news to hear the litany of what is wrong around us. Serious reflection inspiration and direction on how to approach the future are now critical.Hope Beneath Our Feet creates a space for change with stories meditations and essays that address the question If our world is facing an imminent environmental catastrophe how do I live my life right now? This collection provides tools both practical and spiritual to those who care about our world and to those who are just now realizing they need to care. Featuring prominent environmentalists artists CEOs grassroots activists religious figures scientists policy makers and indigenous leaders Hope Beneath Our Feet shows readers how to find constructive ways to channel their energies and fight despair with engagement and participation. Presenting diverse strategies for change as well as grounds for hope the contributors to this anthology celebrate the ways in which we can all engage in beneficial action for ourselves our communities and the world.Contributors Diane AckermanPaul HawkenDerrick JensenBarbara KingsolverFrancis Moore LappBarry LopezBill McKibbenMichael PollanAlice WalkerHoward Zinn
language: English
title: Hope Beneath Our Feet: Restoring Our Place in the Natural World
publisher: North Atlantic Books