{"title":"Kari Grain","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the author category page for Kari Grain, a thought-provoking voice in the realm of self-help and personal development. Kari Grain's works, including the notable title \u003cem\u003eCritical Hope\u003c\/em\u003e, explore insightful perspectives that inspire readers to navigate their personal growth journeys with courage and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Grain's writing to discover a unique blend of emotive storytelling and practical advice. Her approach encourages a reflective yet proactive mind-set, empowering individuals to find hope and clarity amidst life's challenges. Whether you're seeking guidance on fostering positive change or deepening your understanding of personal resilience, Kari Grain's books offer a valuable resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this category to experience Grain's transformative ideas that encapsulate the spirit of critical hope, and embark on a path of affirmative self-discovery and enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"critical-hope-by-kari-grain-9781623176372","title":"Critical Hope","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the 7 principles for practicing critical hope—because hope isn't something you have; it's something you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach person has a unique, ever-changing relationship to hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHope alone can be transformational—but in moments of despair, or when you're up against profound injustice, it isn't enough on its own. Hope without action is, at best, naive. At its worst, it tricks you into giving up the power and agency you have to change systems that cause suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnter critical hope: a spark of passion, an abiding belief that transformation is not just possible, but vital. This is hope in action—a vibrant, engaged practice and a commitment to honouring transformative potential across a vast spectrum of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Kari Grain, PhD, offers 7 principles for practicing critical hope:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHope is necessary, but hope alone is not enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCritical hope is not something you have; it's something you practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCritical hope is messy, uncomfortable, and full of contradictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCritical hope is intimately entangled with the body and the land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCritical hope requires bearing witness to social and historical trauma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCritical hope requires interruptions and invitations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnger and grief have a seat at the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe principles for practicing critical hope are not what you might think—they confront toxic positivity and take up discomfort, social injustices, and an ethos of hospitality towards anger and grief. But held in this same space is a love for connection—and an honouring of what makes you feel alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by her global research, teaching experiences, and education curriculum taught at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Grain shows that to cultivate critical hope—and combat despair—you need to show up with your whole self, in all its messy, passionate, vibrant complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46647765205228,"sku":"9781623176372","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25354373482765.jpg?v=1752256808"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kari-grain.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}