Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A book of hope in a time of fear, weaving together research, practical advice, and narrative, to soothe eco-anxiety Climate-related anxieties are on the rise everywhere, and like any stress, ecoanxiety can lead to issues such as burnout and insomnia. When researcher Britt Wray found herself thinking about having a baby, she experienced crushing worry about how her future child would navigate the planetary crisis.
In Generation Dread, Wray merges scientific knowledge with emotional wisdom, showing us how to maintain a balance between fear and hope while sitting with uncertainty. A crucial first step is grieving what's happening and mourning ecological losses, which can help us find clarity of purpose. Combining creative coping strategies with insights from therapists, research, and personal experience, this book illuminates how we can learn from history, our own emotions, and each other, to survive--and even thrive--in a changing world.
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"Generation Dread is a vital and deeply compelling read."--Adam McKay, award-winning writer, director, and producer (Vice, Succession, Don't Look Up) "Read this courageous book."--Naomi Klein, author of This Changes Everything
"Wray shows finally that meaningful living is possible even in the face of that which threatens to extinguish life itself."--Dr. Gabor Mat , author of When the Body Says No
When we're faced with record-breaking temperatures, worsening wildfires, more severe storms, and other devastating effects of climate change, feelings of anxiety and despair are normal. In Generation Dread, Britt Wray reminds us that our distress is, at its heart, a sign of our connection to and love for the world. The first step toward becoming a steward of the planet is connecting with our climate emotions--seeing them as a sign of our humanity and empathy and learning how to live with them. Britt Wray, a scientist and expert on the psychological impacts of the climate crisis, brilliantly weaves together research, insight from climate-aware therapists, and personal experience, to illuminate how we can connect with others, find purpose, and thrive in a warming, climate-unsettled world.
Synopsis
"Wray shows finally that meaningful living is possible even in the face of that which threatens to extinguish life itself."--Dr. Gabor Mat , author of When the Body Says No
When we're faced with record-breaking temperatures, worsening wildfires, more severe storms, and other devastating effects of climate change, feelings of anxiety and despair are normal. In Generation Dread, Britt Wray reminds us that our distress is, at its heart, a sign of our connection to and love for the world. The first step toward becoming a steward of the planet is connecting with our climate emotions--seeing them as a sign of our humanity and empathy and learning how to live with them. Britt Wray, a scientist and expert on the psychological impacts of the climate crisis, brilliantly weaves together research, insight from climate-aware therapists, and personal experience, to illuminate how we can connect with others, find purpose, and thrive in a warming, climate-unsettled world.