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A list of books that explore the more hopeful aspects of societies and human potential amidst the otherwise dire predictions of the 21st century. No blind faith or vague handholding, looking for realistic and activist perspectives.

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1	The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall 4.21 avg rating — 25,313 ratings score: 299, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope by Jon Meacham 4.49 avg rating — 6,913 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 86,341 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	You Are Protected: Invoking Spiritual Support to Sustain Your Energy by Michelle Cassandra Johnson (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Look at It This Way: Climate Change Solutions Will Benefit Your Health and Wealth by Norm Leo (Goodreads Author) 4.70 avg rating — 27 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth by Sam Quinones (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 3,975 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in Without Going Crazy by Joanna Macy 4.10 avg rating — 1,713 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy 4.36 avg rating — 7,476 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster by Rebecca Solnit 3.95 avg rating — 4,143 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars