Who recommended Saving Us?

2 people have recommended Saving Us in the interviews, articles and reading lists we track, including Bill McKibben. Each name links to their full reading list.

Is Saving Us worth reading?

2 people we track recommend it. It is best for: a church leader in a politically mixed congregation trying to introduce climate action without alienating members — offers faith-friendly language and conversation examples to keep people engaged; a communications director at an environmental nonprofit crafting outreach for conservative or religious audiences — supplies tested phrasing and relatable stories to reframe the issue; a high-school science teacher in a skeptical community who needs to present climate topics sensitively — provides approachable anecdotes and tactics to maintain classroom dialogue. It may not suit: You’ll likely put it down when you expect technical climate science or detailed policy analysis — the book focuses on persuasion and stories, not data-heavy exposition.; You’ll lose interest if you prefer impersonal, academic prose; the tone is personal, anecdotal, and conversational, which can feel repetitive.; Annoying if you dislike faith-oriented arguments or want a hard-edged activist manual — the approach leans toward bridge-building and outreach rather than radical action steps..

What books are like Saving Us?

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Saving Us by Katharine Hayhoe: Recommended by 2 People

Name: Saving Us
Author: Katharine Hayhoe

How can we defuse extremism, spur positive action, and win allies in the fight against climate change Ask United Nations Champion of the Earth and World Evangelical Alliance climate ambassador Katharine Hayhoe.As a Canadian living in Texas, climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe has learned how to successfully navigate the political minefield of the c...