Conscious Reading
Books
Books
The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in and Interconnected World by Jacqueline Novogratz
The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in and Interconnected World by Jacqueline Novogratz
"A captivating first-person account of a young woman's quest to close the gap between rich and poor. If one person can change the world, this is your window into how it's done."
"A captivating first-person account of a young woman's quest to close the gap between rich and poor. If one person can change the world, this is your window into how it's done."
“How can we summon a moment of lift for human beings – and especially for women? Because when you lift up women, you lift up humanity.” This book promotes women's empowerment and provides effective ways each one of us can make a difference.
“How can we summon a moment of lift for human beings – and especially for women? Because when you lift up women, you lift up humanity.” This book promotes women's empowerment and provides effective ways each one of us can make a difference.
The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama
The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama
Through conversations, stories, and meditations, the Dalai Lama shows us how to defeat day-to-day anxiety, anger, insecurity and discouragement. He explores many facets of everyday life, including relationships, loss, and the pursuit of happiness.
Through conversations, stories, and meditations, the Dalai Lama shows us how to defeat day-to-day anxiety, anger, insecurity and discouragement. He explores many facets of everyday life, including relationships, loss, and the pursuit of happiness.
Into the Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver by Jill Heinerth
Into the Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver by Jill Heinerth
From one of the world’s most renowned cave divers, a firsthand account of exploring the earth’s final frontier: the hidden depths of our oceans. This incredible story delivers an intimate account of cave diving, transporting readers deep into inner space.
From one of the world’s most renowned cave divers, a firsthand account of exploring the earth’s final frontier: the hidden depths of our oceans. This incredible story delivers an intimate account of cave diving, transporting readers deep into inner space.
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
Deeply felt, pragmatic, and inspirational, this is essential reading for every global citizen.
Deeply felt, pragmatic, and inspirational, this is essential reading for every global citizen.
Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
He found his life’s calling: to cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most.
He found his life’s calling: to cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most.
The Knowledge Illusion: Why We Never Think Alone by Steven Sloman & Philip Fernbach
The Knowledge Illusion: Why We Never Think Alone by Steven Sloman & Philip Fernbach
We all think we know more than we actually do. "Filled with insights on how we should deal with our individual ignorance and collective wisdom."
We all think we know more than we actually do. "Filled with insights on how we should deal with our individual ignorance and collective wisdom."
Factfulness by Hans Rosling
Factfulness by Hans Rosling
Inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is a new thinking habit that will change the way you see the world and empower you to respond to challenges and opportunities of the future.
Inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is a new thinking habit that will change the way you see the world and empower you to respond to challenges and opportunities of the future.
All We Can Save by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson
All We Can Save by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson
It is an anthology by 60 women at the forefront of the climate movement, who offer ideas and insights on how we can radically reshape society. These reflections from women from diverse backgrounds propose a more nuanced, representative, and solution based conversation about the climate change crisis.
It is an anthology by 60 women at the forefront of the climate movement, who offer ideas and insights on how we can radically reshape society. These reflections from women from diverse backgrounds propose a more nuanced, representative, and solution based conversation about the climate change crisis.
Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude, Compassion, and Pride by David DeSteno
Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude, Compassion, and Pride by David DeSteno
In this book, psychologist David DeSteno argues that three pro-social emotions -gratitude, compassion and pride - support self-control and grit. His research also reveals that these three emotions can provide the surest, quickest route to success in any realm.
In this book, psychologist David DeSteno argues that three pro-social emotions -gratitude, compassion and pride - support self-control and grit. His research also reveals that these three emotions can provide the surest, quickest route to success in any realm.
Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World by Jacqueline Novogratz
Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World by Jacqueline Novogratz
A timely and timeless book for anyone seeking transformative change in the world. Drawing on inspiring stories from change-makers around the world, Jacqueline divulges the most common leadership mistakes and the mindsets needed to rise above them.
A timely and timeless book for anyone seeking transformative change in the world. Drawing on inspiring stories from change-makers around the world, Jacqueline divulges the most common leadership mistakes and the mindsets needed to rise above them.
Educated by Tara Westover
Educated by Tara Westover
“Heart-wrenching . . . a beautiful testament to the power of education to open eyes and change lives.” This story gets to the heart of what an education is and what it offers: the perspective to see one's life through new eyes and the will to change it.
“Heart-wrenching . . . a beautiful testament to the power of education to open eyes and change lives.” This story gets to the heart of what an education is and what it offers: the perspective to see one's life through new eyes and the will to change it.
Websites
Websites
Greater Good Magazine
Science-based insights for a meaningful life, by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.
Greater Good Magazine
Science-based insights for a meaningful life, by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.
Since 1997, a trusted antidote to the barrage of negativity experienced in the mainstream media.
Since 1997, a trusted antidote to the barrage of negativity experienced in the mainstream media.
Your guide to conscious living in Asia, helping people change the world #onelittlegreenstep at a time.
Your guide to conscious living in Asia, helping people change the world #onelittlegreenstep at a time.
The Sustainability and Service Learning @ International Schools website is a collaborative platform intended for educators working with international schools around the world.
The Sustainability and Service Learning @ International Schools website is a collaborative platform intended for educators working with international schools around the world.
Rigorous reporting on the positive ways communities are responding to social problems to inspire people to build a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world.
Rigorous reporting on the positive ways communities are responding to social problems to inspire people to build a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world.
Research and data to make progress against the world’s largest problems. Extraordinary resource, including visualizations data.
Research and data to make progress against the world’s largest problems. Extraordinary resource, including visualizations data.
Illustrated positive news from around the world hoping they bring you happiness and inspire you to spread some good news yourself.
Illustrated positive news from around the world hoping they bring you happiness and inspire you to spread some good news yourself.
Informing and inspiring leaders of change.
Informing and inspiring leaders of change.
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
– Anne Frank
– Anne Frank