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A fresh perspective on a beloved classic by acclaimed translators Anita Barrows and Joanna Macy.German poet Rainer Maria Rilke’s (1875–1926) Letters to a Young Poet has been treasured by readers for nearly a century. Rilke’s personal reflections on the vocation of writing and the experience of livin... Read More about Letters to a Young Poet: A New Translation and Commentary

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 strength... Read More about Active Hope (Revised): How to Face the Mess We're in with Unexpected Resilience and Creative Power

The first edition of this book fostered the emergence of the "Spiritual Ecology Movement," which recognizes the need for a spiritual response to our present ecological crisis. It drew an overwhelmingly positive response from readers, many of whom are asking the simple question, "What can I do?" This... Read More about Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth

Inspiration, practices, and meditations to empower us in the face of planetary suffering: "True wisdom for tough times." --John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America Deepening global crises surround us, causing many to fall prey to denial and despair. Coming Back to Life shows how grief, anger,... Read More about Coming Back to Life: The Updated Guide to the Work That Reconnects

One of the most beloved poets of the twentieth century, Rainer Maria Rilke is widely celebrated for his depth of insight and timeless relevance. He has influenced generations of writers with his classic Letters to a Young Poet, and his reflections on the divine and our place in the world are disarmi... Read More about A Year with Rilke: Daily Readings from the Best of Rainer Maria Rilke

“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 th... Read More about World as Lover, World as Self: 30th Anniversary Edition: Courage for Global Justice and Planetary Renewal