Book: The Hopeful Activist

The modern world can be an overwhelming place to live - everywhere we look, it seems like a new issue needs our attention. The good news is that many people want to do their part in addressing these issues to make the world a better place. But how? The Hopeful Activist is a guide for all those who feel called to create positive change in their society but aren't quite sure where to start.

Featuring stories of real-life campaigns and initiatives that have sparked meaningful change, The Hopeful Activist book provides an easy-to-use framework for all people seeking to engage with issues of justice. It expands on points discussed in the podcast of the same name, which boasts 12,000 unique listeners. Stemming from a place of Christian faith, the podcast puts hope at the forefront of all issues it addresses, including but not limited to: the importance of activism in one's own community, how to waste less, and the intersection between faith and mental health.

Through their own experiences battling injustice, authors Rich Gower and Rachel Walker are able to provide wisdom and practical guidance designed to help both Christians and non-Christians play their part in bringing justice and restoration to the world. In addition, The Hopeful Activist includes contributions from well-known figures in the activist space - such as Shane Clairborne, Lisa Sharon Harper, and Krish Kandiah - who offer advice on how to combat the hope deficit the world is experiencing at present.

In The Hopeful Activist, Rich and Rachel dig deep into the many different elements of activism - the nature of hope, the importance of purpose in finding your calling to activism, the necessity of radical inclusion in the activist space, emotional burnout, etc. - in order to illuminate the path forward for anyone who is asking themselves how they can break into the activist space and do their due-diligence in the amelioration of the world.

The Hopeful Activist will be published on 16 May 2024 by SPCK Publishing. Paperback £10.99 .

To pre order your copy see: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/the-ordinary-activist