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Hope is a Verb

Six steps to radical optimism when the world seems broken
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Hope is a Verb by Emily Ehlers is a heartfelt exploration of how individuals can tackle the climate crisis while maintaining hope and positivity. It provides practical advice, interactive exercises, and uplifting illustrations to empower readers to take meaningful action and cultivate optimism. The book aims to inspire readers to become active participants in creating a sustainable future.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a more optimistic perspective on environmental issues. It offers creative and practical tips for living more sustainably and encourages individual action through inspiring illustrations and engaging storytelling. Perfect for those wanting to make a positive impact on the planet while nurturing a hopeful mindset.

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An exquisite visual handbook for transforming anxiety about the world into meaningful action, delivered through illustrations, flow charts and infographics.

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For readers of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, a gift book for an era of global anxiety.

When the world feels uncertain, we need hope, humour, and meaningful action.

Hope Is a Verb is the ideal handbook for anyone freaked out about the state of the planet. Illustrator and activist Emily Ehlers offers a cheerful six-step process that reframes the current global mood as an invitation to a better future.

Be inspired to examine the stories you tell yourself, live in alignment with your values, realise your true agency, and take both individual and collective action. For those of us feeling adrift, Hope Is a Verb points to a world of opportunity and promise.

The future is calling. Let's answer!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922351340

Publisher: Murdoch Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 May 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Murdoch Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 642g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Emily Ehlers is a writer, illustrator, speaker and nature lover whose upbeat Instagram feed @ecowithem focuses on arty activism ('artivism'). Her work has been featured in Forbes, Buzzfeed and the website 1 Million Women, and she has collaborated with National Geographic. She is currently completing a degree in Sustainable Development and International Aid. When she is not sketching she is chasing her two children and husband around her backyard.

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