Sarah van Gelder

The co-founder of Yes! Magazine traveled the country in pickup truck and camper and reports in this book the stories of the grassroots leaders throughout the United States who are confronting racism, the climate crisis, and poverty.

Sustainable Happiness resonates with why I do what I do and how I am doing it! Each story is a seed of its own with lessons that will grow into a larger movement. I am re-energized with my purpose in co-creating equitable and sustainable ecosystems, urban agriculture, and continuing to do so in a way that acknowledges the voices that may not have a seat at the table. I have renewed hope for a positive shift in our world with the allies Yes! Magazine has gathered.

I bumped this up to a four star review because I think it covers some vitally important issues in our society. I applaud Ms. Van Gelder for addressing them and I hope that her book will raise awareness. Having said that, I was a little disappointed in the book. The stories were good, but I wish there had been some unique slant. It read more like a newspaper, which is fine, I just thought there would be something more to the book.

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