Reasons to be Hopeful

An honest and accessible guide to finding light in the darkest of times. In a world that isn’t short of darkness, there can be few more urgent priorities than to spend time rehearsing for ourselves why life – despite all its challenges – still has so much to offer us; why there are still so many reasons to be hopeful. A highly relatable book that offers comfort and support in our darker moments, while guiding us towards an optimistic future. • A tool to assist us in our search for a reason to be, the book is an eclectic collection of short essays on wide-ranging subjects, from an extraordinary encounter between Mick Jagger and an unfamiliar Jesuit priest to the escapism found in Iranian cinema. • Challenging toxic positivity: this is a refreshingly honest and accessible guide on hopefulness for pessimists. • Illustrated throughout with a vibrant mix of artworks, photography, illustration and full bleed chapter openers.