Joanna Macy Boeken

Personal empowerment in the face of planetary despair

This overview of Joanna Macy's innovative work combines deep ecology, general systems theory, and the Buddha's teachings on interdependent co-arising. A blueprint for social change, World as Lover, World as Self shows how we can reverse the destructive attitudes that threaten our world.

The memoir offers a compelling account of Joanna Macy's journey through significant social movements, blending her experiences as an eco-philosopher, Buddhist scholar, and deep ecology activist. It explores her adventures of mind and spirit, highlighting her contributions to environmental activism and the philosophical insights gained along the way. Through personal narratives, Macy reflects on the interconnectedness of ecological and social issues, providing inspiration for those engaged in activism and seeking deeper understanding.

The challenges we face can be difficult even to think about. Climate change, war, political polarization, economic upheaval, and the dying back of nature together create a planetary emergency of overwhelming proportions. This revised, tenth anniversary edition of Active Hope shows us how to strengthen our capacity to face these crises so that we can respond with unexpected resilience and creative power. Drawing on decades of teaching an empowerment approach known as the Work That Reconnects, the authors guide us through a transformational process informed by mythic journeys, modern psychology, spirituality, and holistic science. This process equips us with tools to face the mess we’re in and play our role in the collective transition, or Great Turning, to a life-sustaining society.

This book of readings, meditations, rituals and workshop notes prepared on three continents helps us remember that environmental defense is nothing less than "Self" defense. Including magnificent illustrations of Australia's rainforests, Thinking Like a Mountain provides a context for ritual identification with the natural environment, inviting us to begin a process of "community therapy" in defense of Mother Earth. It helps us experience our place in the web of life, rather than on the apex of some human-centred pyramid. An important deep ecology educational tool for activist, school and religious groups, Thinking Like a Mountain can also be used for personal reflection. Thinking Like a Mountain has been made available through New Catalyst Books. New Catalyst Books is an imprint of New Society Publishers, aimed at providing readers with access to a wider range of books dealing with sustainability issues by bringing books back into print that have enduring value in the field. For more information on New Catalyst Books .

Eco-philosopher and best-selling author Joanna Macy shares five stories from her more than 30 years of studying and practicing Buddhism and deep ecology. Gathered on her travels to India, Russia, Australia, and Tibet, these stories testify to Joanna Macy’s belief that either humankind awakens to a new and deeper understanding of our interconnectedness with its planet or risks loosing it. Pass it On tells of encounters with individuals who share very personal stories of sudden awakening, unexpected awareness, and the co-mingling of joy and pain. Each story is imbued with the specific cultural flavor of the places where the stories originate, but all show how each individual counts in the global need for change and awakening.

Empowering individuals to channel despair into collaborative action, this guide focuses on utilizing the Work That Reconnects in group settings. It aims to foster a life-sustaining and equitable culture while tackling systemic issues such as racism, injustice, and oppression. The third edition serves as a crucial resource for those seeking to engage in meaningful transformation within their communities.

Empowerment für die Bewahrung des Lebens Auf unserer Erde befinden wir uns in einem Ausnahmezustand: Klimakrise, politische Polarisierung, wirtschaftliche Umwälzungen, Artensterben und die Zerstörung der Natur. Active Hope zeigt uns, wie wir unsere Fähigkeit stärken können, diesen Krisen zu begegnen, indem wir eine unerwartete Resilienz entwickeln und kreative Kräfte freisetzen. Joanna Macy und Chris Johnstone vermitteln seit Jahrzehnten ein Empowerment-Konzept, das als „Work that Reconnects“ bekannt wurde. Sie führen uns durch einen Transformationsprozess, der von mythischen Reisen, moderner Psychologie, Spiritualität und ganzheitlicher Wissenschaft geprägt ist. Dieser Prozess stärkt uns, um dem Chaos entgegenzutreten, in dem wir stecken, und er befähigt uns, aktiv zu werden im kollektiven Übergang des Großen Wandels, hin zu einer lebensförderlichen Gesellschaft. Die deutsche Erstauflage dieses Buches kam 2014 unter dem Titel Hoffnung durch Handeln heraus. Heute, fast zehn Jahre später, ist es aktueller denn je und erscheint deshalb in überarbeiteter Neuauflage.