Did you know that people who are high in hope are happier and healthier, they live longer, do better in school and have stronger friendships? Modern researchers – called Hope Theorists – are helping us to understand that we can use hope to improve our own lives and those of our neighbors, friends and even the planet.
In this middle-grade introduction to hope science, learn the history of hope, how it can be measured, learned and practiced — even where you can find hope in your brain! The Story and Science of Hope serves as an antidote to the climate anxiety and fear about current world events that many young people are facing today. Having hope is revolutionary — because nothing has ever changed in the world without hopeful people coming together to act.
Backmatter includes real-world examples of hopeful environmental activists and a list of ways that kids can cultivate hope, as well as a glossary of unfamiliar terms, sources and further reading.