Synopses & Reviews
How do some people make good things happen and bounce back from setbacks? Why do they lead happier, healthier, more productive lives? Itand#8217;s because they have hopeand#8212;not because of luck, or intelligence, or money. So, what exactly is hope and how can you get it, too? andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Using discoveries from the largest study of hopeful people ever conducted, world-renowned expert on the psychology of hope Shane J. Lopez, Ph.D., reveals that hope is not just an emotion but an essential life tool. Hope is also a leading indicator of success in relationships, academics, career, and business. With andlt;Iandgt;Making Hope Happen andlt;/Iandgt;you can measure your level of hope and learn how to create and share it. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In this newest evolution of positive psychology, Dr. Lopez provides strategies for building a high-hope mind-set and shares uplifting stories of real peopleand#8212;parents, educators, entrepreneurs, young and old people with health challenges, and civic leadersand#8212; who create hope and who change their own lives as well as their schools, workplaces, and communities. They include: andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; The CEO who befriended a curious nine-year-old, bringing him into the company and transforming his attitude toward school and future goals. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; A young entrepreneur who worked to change laws that stood in his way, recruited friends to support his start-up, and rebuilt from scratch after a fire. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; The college president whose creative fundraising during the worst of the economic downturn kept her neediest seniors in school through graduation. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; The city council members who developed a visionary recovery plan only days after their community was flattened by a tornado. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Two mothers and a principal who reversed decades of neglect and mismanagement to turn a failing school into a neighborhood magnet. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; A college student who is thriving after two heart transplants, and whose hopeful self-care has been key to her survival. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Making Hope Happen andlt;/Iandgt;is for people who believe that the future can be better than the past or the present and who are looking for a way to make it so. The message is clear: Hope matters. Hope is a choice. Hope can be learned. Hope is contagious.
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and#8220;Hope is the most undervalued state of mind in the world. This book demystifies hope and makes it a much-needed secret weapon for all leaders at all levels.and#8221;
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and#8220;Shane Lopez, the worldand#8217;s preeminent expert on hope, shares his expertise and wisdom on what hope is, how to create more of it in your life, and how to teach it to others, with the aim of meeting your goals, leading a happier, more flourishing life, and making the world a better place.and#8221;
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"andlt;iandgt;Making Hope Happenandlt;/iandgt; instantly draws you in. With intriguing stories and important insights on every page, this book not only illustrates the power of hope, but the simple steps we can all take to get more of it in our lives."
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"Finally, a book that shines a light on one of the most powerful, and most misunderstood, emotional forces in our lives.
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"A clear and powerful introduction to the scientific study of hope by the leading researcher on this vital topic, andlt;Iandgt;Making Hope Happenandlt;/Iandgt; is full of useful strategies for getting our future under control. A pleasure to read, and a treasure to save for those bleak days when defeat stares us in the face."
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and#8220;The worldand#8217;s leading expert on the psychology of hopeandlt;iandgt; andlt;/iandgt;shows us people who have succeeded because they had hope and how we can create it in our own lives to help ourselves and our world.and#8221;
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"There's no pill or supplement that can reverse aging. In fact, most of what explains longevity is not for sale--purpose, faith, and the hope.
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and#8220;Thoughtful and pragmatic, Lopezand#8217;s work will inspire readers to take control of their future, choose hope, and choose life.and#8221;
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andlt;divandgt;The worlds leading expert on the psychology of hopeandlt;iandgt; andlt;/iandgt;shows us people who have succeeded because they had hope and how we can create it in our own lives to help ourselves and our world.andlt;/divandgt;
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andlt;divandgt;"Finally, a book that shines a light on one of the most powerful, and most misunderstood, emotional forces in our lives.
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andlt;divandgt;"There's no pill or supplement that can reverse aging. In fact, most of what explains longevity is not for sale--purpose, faith, and the hope.
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"Finally, a book that shines a light on one of the most powerful, and most misunderstood, emotional forces in our lives. andlt;iandgt;Making Hope Happen andlt;/iandgt;is a smart and incisive look at the scientific and practical aspects of building visions of the future we can believe in and work toward."
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and#8220;There's no pill or supplement that can reverse aging. In fact, most of what explains longevity is not for sale--purpose, faith, and the hope. This book--from one of the nation's most renowned well-being researchers--explores the power of hope and shows us where to find it."
Synopsis
With its cutting-edge research and inspiring true stories of people who create better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities, Making Hope Happen is the first practical guide to the anatomy of hope—how to create, use, and share it.Hope is the leading indicator of success in relationships, academics, career, and business—as well as of a healthier, happier life. Now, in his first popular book, Shane Lopez reveals the results of his revolutionary research on the psychology of hope together with new findings from around the world. Making Hope Happen is the first scientifically based blueprint for mobilizing the energy and power of hope in every area of an individual’s life. It details proven strategies and techniques for building a high-hope mindset that is also effective for meeting short- and long-term goals. Readers will take a hope quiz, learn to find where their best hope lies, and define what matters most to them in order to drive hope today and into the future.
The newest evolution of positive psychology, Making Hope Happen also tells the inspiring stories of real people—parents, educators, entrepreneurs, young and old people with health challenges, and civic leaders—who create hope and who transformed their own lives as well as their schools, workplaces, and communities. The message is clear: Hope matters. Hope is a choice. Hope can be learned and spread to others. How well we hope determines how well we live.
About the Author
Shane J. Lopez, Ph.D., a Gallup Senior Scientist, is the worldand#8217;s leading authority on the psychology of hope. He has published numerous professional books on what is right with people, including andlt;iandgt;Theandlt;/iandgt; andlt;iandgt;Encyclopedia of Positive Psychologyandlt;/iandgt;. He lives in Lawrence, Kansas, with his wife and son.