'A wise, rich and crucial book, which is helping me to do better, and will help many others.' —George Monbiot

The stories in this book show how we can build bridges in order to work together for the world that we want.' —Brian Eno

'Read it and weep, laugh, cringe and sigh... ultimately it might bring more compassion and togetherness in a broken world.' —Dr. Gail Bradbrook, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion

'Lawson's provocative book provides us with deep insights into the tactical, emotional and ethical complexities of campaigning' —Sir Jonathon Porritt

'An urgent book, a scintillating call to match our outer activism with inner self-awareness.' —Professor Alastair McIntosh, author of Soil and Soul and Spiritual Activism

'A vital intervention.' —Jon Alexander, author of Citizens

'Deeply researched and refreshingly honest, this book is for activists – and the activism-weary.' —Sarah P. Corbett, author of The Craftivist Collective Handbook

'Highly readable even for the non-activist, yet sophisticated enough for the veteran... A crucial guide to the new skills and mindsets we’ll need to fight for a better world over the next decade.' —Sarah Stein Lubrano, author of Don’t Talk About Politics

'Anthea manages to tell these stories with a mix of directness and compassion.' —Susan Raffo, author of Liberated to the Bone

'An outstanding book and essential reading for every activist, practitioner and thinker concerned about the future of our planet.' —Emma River-Roberts, Founder and Director of the Working Class Climate Alliance

'Lawson's book is a searing self-examination of her work as a climate activist. Her brutally honest account of her experience moved me in unexpected ways' —Professor Catherine Liu, author of Virtue Hoarders

'This is a must-read... A brilliant reflection' —Martha Awojobi, creator of Uncharitable Political Education

'Lawson is one of the world’s most serious thinkers on the limits of "activism".' —Rupert Read, co-director of the Climate Majority Project and author of Why Climate Breakdown Matters