Wild Hope 2

Writer Claire Scobie thought she had life's bigger questions figured out until a seemingly ordinary moment cracked her world open.As old certainties fall away, she and her husband move to Gumbaynggirr Country on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, where he is from. There she meets filmmakers, farmers, CEOs, Elders and shopkeepers who are asking, what now?From the push to make Melbourne's Yarra River swimmable again to people-owned power in Bristol, England, and children speaking Gumbaynggirr in a Coffs Harbour school hall as if the language never left, she learns what happens when people stop waiting for perfect solutions.Wild Hope shows us that the future is not broken; a better one is already being built.'If you wish things were different, read this book.' Rachel Ward'This thoughtful book is a call for action.' Bruce Pascoe'A tonic for those of us feeling weary and burnt out.' Rebecca Huntley'Claire Scobie has written an important book for our times. Wild Hope does not look away from the realities of the world we face, nor does it retreat into despair. Instead, it shines a light and is a reminder that perfect plans, governments and technologies have never, on their own, moved our common humanity forward. Throughout history, meaningful change has emerged when small groups of committed people came together around a shared vision, aligned themselves more deeply with nature, strengthened their communities and simply got on with the work. Claire captures these stories with warmth, honesty and humility. She shows that regeneration is not an abstract theory or distant aspiration, but a living practice already taking root all around us. Claire's brilliant book left me challenged and energised to stay on the wild ride, keep wildly failing, and to stay full of...wild hope!' Galahad Clark, CEO of Vivobarefoot'Somehow, I seem to have become an elder. In Claire Scobie's charming, powerful new book, advanced years sometimes help you step outside the frame of your life and see a bigger picture. That bigger picture now sees our species between stories. A dangerous yet exciting moment. I hope you find the book as engaging and wildly hopeful as I have.' John Elkington, sustainability pioneer and author Green Swans: The Coming Boom in Regenerative Capitalism'Beautiful, intelligent. Facts are compelling, but only stories provide us with the tenor and vibrancy that is the root of deep kindness and change. Wild Hope is the eloquent and compassionate story of a future that rests within us.' Paul Hawken, New York Times bestselling author of Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation'Wild Hope is a timely reminder that the change we need is already happening in our communities, on our land and waters, led by people who refused to wait. We can be those people too. For anyone seeking the heart to make a difference. Essential reading.' Terri Janke, author of True Tracks'Wild Hope shows how the will of the people can make real change in local communities willing to disrupt the status quo. It's an exploration of how locally driven solutions can also contribute to the global movement to protect the planet. Throughout the narrative, Claire Scobie returns to Gumbaynggirr Country, grounding us in place. A thought-provoking read.' Rhianna Patrick, journalist and writer