Books for Adults
by elin kelsey
How to Be Hopeful
Empowering Practices to Overcome Despair and Act for Climate Justice
How to Be Hopeful is elin kelsey’s response to the anxiety so many people feel today — an uplifting and practical guide to choosing hope as an active, evidence-based practice. Blending personal stories, current research, multi-species inspirations, and everyday tools, she encourages readers to empower themselves to meet the crises we face with courage, community, and care.
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Hope Matters
Why Changing the Way We Think Is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis
“This book comes at just the right moment. It brings a message of hope to help curb the negativity, the gloom and doom we are confronted with each day. It is NOT too late if we get together and take action, NOW.”
— Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace
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Watching Giants
The Secret Lives of Whales
“An appealing, agitating foray into the world of whales that ignites both protective instincts and a hungry curiosity to know more.”
— Kirkus Reviews
"Cogent, compassionate . . . Brilliant at pursuing seemingly unrelated trails back down the blowhole, Kelsey illuminates the 'humanity' of whales."
— Publishers Weekly
"Engaging portrayal of the lives and culture of whales . . . Range(s) from meditative essays on the scale of whales’ lives through to hard scientific reporting."
— The Economist
“Charming . . . Will be of interest to all whale and dolphin watchers.”
— Choice
"In Watching Giants: The Secret Lives of Whales, elin kelsey provides an in depth look into one of the world's most magnificent creatures. I'm sure these stories will amaze and inspire you as they did me. A joy to read."
— Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger Of Peace
Read more about A Last Goodbye on New York Times and Psychology Today