World as Lover, World as Self: 30th Anniversary Edition
Courage for Global Justice and Planetary Renewal
By Joanna Macy, Stephanie Kaza | Publisher: Parallax Press
About the book
“Joanna Macy unveils an ancient set of roots for our work to transform the future.”—adrienne maree brown, author of Emergent Strategy
An enduring classic of the ecology movement by the founder of the Work That Reconnects, now more timely than ever
Humanity is in an existential crisis. Facing the magnitude of our global situation as individuals leaves us feeling alone, disempowered, and despairing. Who better to listen to for wisdom and solace than Joanna Macy, one of the originators of modern environmentalism, whose life's work has been to hear and heal our pain for the planet?
World as Lover, World as Self draws on a lifetime of wisdom to offer a re-focus on the natural world, where readers can find the strength and spiritual nourishment to envision a new future for humanity built on a sustainable relationship with the earth. Rooted in the Buddha's teachings of paticca samuppada or \"interdependent co-arising,\" Macy's reflections are especially relevant for activists who want to address the underlying mindsets of fear, greed, and selfishness that give rise to overconsumption and the ultimate destruction of our world. Both heartbreaking and uplifting, this definitive edition of World as Lover, World as Self will give a new generation of readers the tools and understanding with which to meet today's challenges and crises.
Editions of World as Lover, World as Self: 30th Anniversary Edition
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781946764843
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781888375718
- EBook
- ISBN 9781946764850
- EBook
- ISBN 9781935209300
Read an Excerpt
“Joanna Macy unveils an ancient set of roots for our work to transform the future.”—adrienne maree brown, author of Emergent Strategy
An enduring classic of the ecology movement by the founder of the Work That Reconnects, now more timely than ever
Humanity is in an existential crisis. Facing the magnitude of our global situation as individuals leaves us feeling alone, disempowered, and despairing. Who better to listen to for wisdom and solace than Joanna Macy, one of the originators of modern environmentalism, whose life's work has been to hear and heal our pain for the planet?
World as Lover, World as Self draws on a lifetime of wisdom to offer a re-focus on the natural world, where readers can find the strength and spiritual nourishment to envision a new future for humanity built on a sustainable relationship with the earth. Rooted in the Buddha's teachings of paticca samuppada or \"interdependent co-arising,\" Macy's reflections are especially relevant for activists who want to address the underlying mindsets of fear, greed, and selfishness that give rise to overconsumption and the ultimate destruction of our world. Both heartbreaking and uplifting, this definitive edition of World as Lover, World as Self will give a new generation of readers the tools and understanding with which to meet today's challenges and crises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is World as Lover, World as Self: 30th Anniversary Edition about?
“Joanna Macy unveils an ancient set of roots for our work to transform the future.”—adrienne maree brown, author of Emergent Strategy
An enduring classic of the ecology movement by the founder of the Work That Reconnects, now more timely than ever
Humanity is in an existential crisis. Facing the magnitude of our global situation as individuals leaves us feeling alone, disempowered, and despairing. Who better to listen to for wisdom and solace than Joanna Macy, one of the originators of modern environmentalism, whose life's work has been to hear and heal our pain for the planet?
World as Lover, World as Self draws on a lifetime of wisdom to offer a re-focus on the natural world, where readers can find the strength and spiritual nourishment to envision a new future for humanity built on a sustainable relationship with the earth. Rooted in the Buddha's teachings of paticca samuppada or \"interdependent co-arising,\" Macy's reflections are especially relevant for activists who want to address the underlying mindsets of fear, greed, and selfishness that give rise to overconsumption and the ultimate destruction of our world. Both heartbreaking and uplifting, this definitive edition of World as Lover, World as Self will give a new generation of readers the tools and understanding with which to meet today's challenges and crises.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in World as Lover, World as Self: 30th Anniversary Edition?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > The environment > Conservation of the environment
Where can I read a sample of World as Lover, World as Self: 30th Anniversary Edition?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781946764843
Who is/are the Author/s of the book World as Lover, World as Self: 30th Anniversary Edition?
Joanna Macy, Stephanie Kaza
Who is the Publisher of the book World as Lover, World as Self: 30th Anniversary Edition?
Parallax Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
World as Lover, World as Self: 30th Anniversary Edition is available as paperback(ISBN 9781946764843) and paperback(ISBN 9781888375718) and ebook(ISBN 9781946764850) and ebook(ISBN 9781935209300)
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