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“We are in a moment when very ancient wisdom and the latest science are converging on some difficult and important questions for our species—and this conversation between young and old is a perfect example of how rich this moment can be!”

— Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature

“In A Future we Can Love Susan Bauer-Wu has created a captivating chorus of voices from key environmental thinkers articulating the dire realities and hopeful actions we can each take to stave off the climate crisis. Let’s hope a future we can love becomes the future we might have.”

— Daniel Goleman, coauthor of Why We Meditate and Altered Traits

“Do we have the will, the capacity, and know the action to take to protect our earth from climate change? Inspired by a conversation between the Dalai Lama and Greta Thunberg, A Future We Can Love is a profound call to action. Rather than be an abstract or philosophical declaration, it provides tangible ideas to help support our earth for future generations.”

— Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness

“So many of us want to look away when it comes to this massive global problem. But this book pulls off the neat and crucial trick of bringing all of us into the conversation and giving us the tools to be help out, without falling into the traps of resignation, avoidance, or denial.”

— Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier and host of the 10% Happier Podcast

“This rare and potent blending of voices highlights Greta Thunberg and the Dalai Lama as they share deep wisdom and true inspiration for our times. Their plea goes right to the heart: Out of love for life, please act on behalf of our precious planet. It’s not too late!”

— Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion

“The crisis with our planet can feel overwhelming, which is why I am so grateful for this remarkable book. Grounded in the conversation between the Dalai Lama and Greta Thunberg, with other valuable reflections added from various experts, the result is a resource that is deep, practical, and timely. Read this book, take notes, and then go and make a difference.”

— The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, author of Love is the Way

“Enter and be entrained into an inspiring and illuminating conversation and inquiry — one that our very lives, all of us and all life on Earth, depends on.  May it lead to potent transformations inwardly and outwardly at all levels of scale.”

— Jon Kabat-Zinn, Founder of MBSR; author of Coming to Our Senses and Full Catastrophe Living

“Never before have I seen the truths of our climate situation presented in such an intimate and vulnerable way. Susan’s conversation allows the world’s greatest scientists and spiritual leaders to become our personal guides. Together they give expression to our heartbreak, and together they describe the path back to hope . . . and to action. A must read!”

― Philip Clayton, author of The New Possible; President, EcoCiv.org

“A profoundly moving personal reflection on the climate crisis. The book provides an unflinching overview of current science, then embraces a roadmap to solutions. How we shop, eat, and vote—our climate values matter. Susan Bauer-Wu interviews world-renowned climate scientists and augments their sobering facts with a healing vision. She shows us how to navigate these challenging times with compassion and love. In a world of eco-anxiety, Bauer-Wu’s wisdom inspires respect for our planet and all living things, along with a much-needed sense of hope and possibility.”

― Roberta Baskin, journalist and board member, One Earth Philanthropy