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The Solutionary Way: Transform Your Life, Your Community, and the World for the Better
Forges a path away from polarization toward ethical problem solving and a more humane, equitable, and healthy society
From tackling poverty, to protecting wild spaces, to improving the strength of our communities, deep polarization in our society often prevents us from working collaboratively to solve the problems we face.
Based on Zoe Weil’s decades of work as a humane educator, The Solutionary Way offers an antidote to dysfunctional societal dynamics. It provides clear, achievable methods to bridge divides, address the root and systemic causes of seemingly intractable challenges, and create positive change.
Grounded in evidence-based optimism and illustrated with dozens of real-world examples, this invaluable resource
A guide to the primary components of a solutionary mindset—critical thinking, systems thinking, strategic thinking, and creative thinking A clear and comprehensive articulation of the solutionary framework based on the four I’s (Identify, Investigate, Innovate, and Implement), A compelling argument for the MOGO principle – to do the most good and least harm for people, animals, and the environment An inspiring overview of emerging solutions to a variety of systemic problems The personal benefits associated with becoming a solutionary, from increased self-respect and a greater sense of meaning and purpose, to deeper compassion and reduced feelings of apathy and isolation. This exciting and empowering book will appeal to a broad audience, including changemakers, activists, advocates for social and environmental justice and animal protection, business and political leaders, and anyone who yearns to contribute to a healthy, equitable, and humane world.
From tackling poverty, to protecting wild spaces, to improving the strength of our communities, deep polarization in our society often prevents us from working collaboratively to solve the problems we face.
Based on Zoe Weil’s decades of work as a humane educator, The Solutionary Way offers an antidote to dysfunctional societal dynamics. It provides clear, achievable methods to bridge divides, address the root and systemic causes of seemingly intractable challenges, and create positive change.
Grounded in evidence-based optimism and illustrated with dozens of real-world examples, this invaluable resource
A guide to the primary components of a solutionary mindset—critical thinking, systems thinking, strategic thinking, and creative thinking A clear and comprehensive articulation of the solutionary framework based on the four I’s (Identify, Investigate, Innovate, and Implement), A compelling argument for the MOGO principle – to do the most good and least harm for people, animals, and the environment An inspiring overview of emerging solutions to a variety of systemic problems The personal benefits associated with becoming a solutionary, from increased self-respect and a greater sense of meaning and purpose, to deeper compassion and reduced feelings of apathy and isolation. This exciting and empowering book will appeal to a broad audience, including changemakers, activists, advocates for social and environmental justice and animal protection, business and political leaders, and anyone who yearns to contribute to a healthy, equitable, and humane world.
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249 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2024
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About the author
Zoe Weil
14 books62 followersZoe Weil is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), where she created the first graduate programs (M.Ed., M.A., Ed.D., Graduate Certificate) in comprehensive Humane Education linking human rights, environmental sustainability, and animal protection, offered online through an affiliation with Antioch University.
Zoe is a frequent keynote speaker and has given six TEDx talks including her acclaimed TEDx, The World Becomes What You Teach. She is the author of seven books including "The Solutionary Way: Transform Your Life, Your Community and the World for the Better;" #1 Amazon best seller in the Philosophy and Social Aspects of Education, "The World Becomes What We Teach: Educating a Generation of Solutionaries;" Nautilus silver medal winner "Most Good, Least Harm;" Moonbeam gold medal winner "Claude and Medea;" and "Above All, Be Kind: Raising a Humane Child in Challenging Times."
Zoe is the 2023 recipient of the Spirit of America award and was named one of Maine Magazine’s 50 independent leaders transforming their communities and the state. She is the recipient of the Unity College Women in Environmental Leadership award, a subject of the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series, and was inducted into the Animal Rights hall of fame.
Zoe holds master’s degrees from Harvard Divinity School and the University of Pennsylvania and was awarded an honorary doctorate from Valparaiso University.
Zoe is a frequent keynote speaker and has given six TEDx talks including her acclaimed TEDx, The World Becomes What You Teach. She is the author of seven books including "The Solutionary Way: Transform Your Life, Your Community and the World for the Better;" #1 Amazon best seller in the Philosophy and Social Aspects of Education, "The World Becomes What We Teach: Educating a Generation of Solutionaries;" Nautilus silver medal winner "Most Good, Least Harm;" Moonbeam gold medal winner "Claude and Medea;" and "Above All, Be Kind: Raising a Humane Child in Challenging Times."
Zoe is the 2023 recipient of the Spirit of America award and was named one of Maine Magazine’s 50 independent leaders transforming their communities and the state. She is the recipient of the Unity College Women in Environmental Leadership award, a subject of the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series, and was inducted into the Animal Rights hall of fame.
Zoe holds master’s degrees from Harvard Divinity School and the University of Pennsylvania and was awarded an honorary doctorate from Valparaiso University.
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May 7, 2024
I had been waiting for this book to come out and as soon as it was available for pre-order, I ordered it. Zoe Weil has long been an author I follow, and I use her work in my graduate level courses not only for the important, relevant, deeply affecting content but because Zoe Weil herself is an inspiration. She is able to communicate complex issues with clarity and balance and offers concrete ways for us all to pitch in and help create the world we'd like to see -- a world driven by rational critical thinking, creative expression, innovation, and an understanding of the systems we perpetuate (knowingly and unknowingly) through our daily choices. This book did not disappoint! I will be purchasing it for friends and family, and will be using it in the graduate courses I teach. Highly recommend!
May 10, 2024
The hope, optimism, and clear ideas for action make this book a must read. We humans must remake the future. Read this and be inspired to help.
May 9, 2024
I preordered this book because last night, I attended a middle school celebration where 5th-8th graders presented "Solutionary" inquiry-to-action projects they'd done using Zoe Weil's teaching & learning framework. The students were so excited and proud of the way they'd used their skills & curriculum to implement actual change in their community (everything from a school food waste program to awareness campaign/food pantry for the local unhoused population to inviting seniors to a school dance to help combat senior isolation, etc.) The whole thing was super moving. A student told me, "I love that I'm learning how to use my voice!" and another hugged her 6th grade teacher and said, "Thank you for teaching us how to learn this way." But I completely teared up when the principal told me that a parent who had been particularly at odds with the administration over the past few years came up to him and said that seeing all the Solutionary projects reminded her that they are all part of a COMMUNITY. So. Suffice it to say, I'm looking forward to reading this latest Zoe Weil book. :)
October 24, 2024
The author is the president and co-founder of a non-profit organization that teaches students to be focused on driving solutions to the issues they perceive in the world, particularly concerning the humane treatment of animals, ecological food solutions, environmental sustainability, and human rights. She has written several books on this topic. This book is instructional in nature and provides guidance on the steps and processes to take to make improvements in systems and systemic problems. I greatly appreciate her desire to do the most good with the least harm.
The book is fairly short and easy to read but challenging to put into practice because these kinds of issues are complex and systemic. Each of the six chapters builds on the previous one and offers a guide for readers to get involved in finding and implementing solutions to real issues.
Forward by Jane Goodall
“I am convinced we must address the critical issues that this book highlights, such as the need for humane and environmentally responsible production of food, voting rights for all, and alternatives to animal testing for biomedical and other forms of research (pxx).”
Preface: A Better World Is Possible
“How can we build a better world? By becoming solutionaries. This book makes a bold promise: If you become a solutionary, in addition to making important contributions in your community and world that lead to a healthier, happier future for others, your own life will be enriched (pxvii).”
Introduction: Bad and Better at the Same Time
“What kind of world do you want to live in? … Close your eyes and try to envision this world that you yearn for. And then take heart: there is a way to help build this world. It’s the solutionary way. (pxxvii).”
Chapter 1: A Solutionary Mindset for Next-Level Change
One definition of solutionary is “a person who identifies inhumane, unjust, and/or unsustainable societal systems and then develops solutions to transform them so that they do the most good and the least harm for people, animals, and the environment (p19).” “It’s not uncommon for people to conflate humanitarian and solutionary actions but they are not the same. … [Solutionary actions are] oriented toward solving the problems of war, climate change, or poverty (p21).”
Chapter 2 Most Good, Least Harm (MOGO)
“The MOGO principle doesn’t ask us to make any specific choices, it simply asks us to reflect upon the effects of our choices so that when we make decisions, we are considering their impacts (p29).” “We can’t really live with integrity if we aren’t willing to inquire about the impacts of our actions, and integrity, which we’ll get to shortly, matters (p37).” “I recommend making a commitment to chose one, reasonable-for-you MOGO choice to embrace at a time (p43).” “Recognizing that MOGO choice-making is a ‘both, and …’ rather than an either/or, we can do our best to make MOGO choices, and we can work to change those systems from which we cannot fully direct ourselves through personal decision-making (p43).”
Chapter 3: Thinking Like a Solutionary
“One of the primary jobs of a solutionary is to identify the flaws, problems, and unintended negative consequences within societal systems; recognize the many factors that lead to their creation and adoption, and seek to transform them and/or develop new, more sustainable and equitable systems (p56).” “If you want to be a solutionary, your creative think around a problem you want to solve needs to be grounded in critical thinking, systems thinking, and strategic thinking (pp61-62).”
Chapter 4:Preparing for Your Solutionary Practice
“At the IHE [Institute for Humane Education], we began our solutionary work focusing on schools because we believe that education is the system that lies at the root of all other societal systems (p65).” “Strive to be a campfire rather than a forest fire (p73).” “How you tend your fire makes an enormous difference in your effectiveness as a solutionary (p74).”
Chapter 5: The Four Phases of the Solutionary Process
“The solutionary process is divided into four phases, each of which has three steps (p77).”
image credit: https://humaneeducation.org/teach-the...
“In Phase I, Identify, you’ll dive into learning all you can about an issue of concern to you and then focus on an aspect that you can successfully address given your time constraints, sphere of influence, support and skill set (p78).” “While it’s easy (and often comes all too naturally) to judge people, your efforts to learn and understand may backfire if you are judgmental (p89).” Weil charges experts with having a bias “by definition (p91)” and perhaps a greater bias than others. She doesn’t elaborate on this and it isn’t clear what she means or what her justification is to make this accusation.
“Innovate … You’ve explored. You’ve learned. You’ve researched. You’ve brought your critical and systems thinking to bear on your problem. Now you’re ready to think strategically and creatively and devise solutions in Phase III, Innovate (p110). “Your most solutionary ideas may not be the ones that you are able to implement because of time, resources, support, and expertise; however, it is helpful to identify the most solutionary solutions anyway, even if you are unable to implement them yourself (p117).” “Implementing your solution is an ongoing process that may occur over weeks, months, or years, depending upon the complexity of the problem you’re addressing (p120).”
Chapter 6: Solutions
This final chapter gives several examples of systems that are problematic and need reformation. Weil touches on food solutions, population solutions, economic solutions, production solutions, political solutions, and education solutions. One of the challenges is that even if the goal is MOGO solutions, not everyone will agree on what is best or even what is a negative side effect. For example, the author expresse high hopes for AI, and does offer some caution about it, but seems completely unaware of the massive energy consumption and ecological impact of AI systems.
Conclusion: The Solutionary Way Is Good For You
“There are countless studies that demonstrate that when we do good, we feel good. When we make a difference, we experience a sense of efficacy and even joy (p161).” Weil quotes the final words from Mary Oliver’s poem “‘The Summer Day’
Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon?
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life? (p164).”
Imagine you are near the end of your life looking back. What role did you play in helping to bring about this better world? Now it is your turn. How will you answer this question? (p165).”
Notes
Appendix 1: The Solutionary Framework and Solutionary Scale
Appendix 2: The Five Key Questions
Appendix 3: The MOGO Questionnaire
Appendix 4: Chart of Problems, Impacts, and Local Manifestations
Acknowledgments
About the Institute for Humane Education
Index
I found this book to be thought-provoking and challenging. The author is clearly passionate about making this world a better place, personally taking action to address injustices, and eager to encourage others to plan and implement solutions to major problems in our world and communities. I was surprised that she did not mention aquaculture and fish farming as a possible source of protein. It’s probably true of everyone, but the author’s own biases may be preventing her from seeing some possible solutions or dismissing solutions that do not align with her political perspective. I also wondered where is the church in solving these systemic problems.
I think this book could be useful for people who desire to improve some aspect of society and are looking for guidance to get started. It would also be useful for organizations already working to make a difference to help them focus and improve their processes and effectiveness.
The book is fairly short and easy to read but challenging to put into practice because these kinds of issues are complex and systemic. Each of the six chapters builds on the previous one and offers a guide for readers to get involved in finding and implementing solutions to real issues.
Forward by Jane Goodall
“I am convinced we must address the critical issues that this book highlights, such as the need for humane and environmentally responsible production of food, voting rights for all, and alternatives to animal testing for biomedical and other forms of research (pxx).”
Preface: A Better World Is Possible
“How can we build a better world? By becoming solutionaries. This book makes a bold promise: If you become a solutionary, in addition to making important contributions in your community and world that lead to a healthier, happier future for others, your own life will be enriched (pxvii).”
Introduction: Bad and Better at the Same Time
“What kind of world do you want to live in? … Close your eyes and try to envision this world that you yearn for. And then take heart: there is a way to help build this world. It’s the solutionary way. (pxxvii).”
Chapter 1: A Solutionary Mindset for Next-Level Change
One definition of solutionary is “a person who identifies inhumane, unjust, and/or unsustainable societal systems and then develops solutions to transform them so that they do the most good and the least harm for people, animals, and the environment (p19).” “It’s not uncommon for people to conflate humanitarian and solutionary actions but they are not the same. … [Solutionary actions are] oriented toward solving the problems of war, climate change, or poverty (p21).”
Chapter 2 Most Good, Least Harm (MOGO)
“The MOGO principle doesn’t ask us to make any specific choices, it simply asks us to reflect upon the effects of our choices so that when we make decisions, we are considering their impacts (p29).” “We can’t really live with integrity if we aren’t willing to inquire about the impacts of our actions, and integrity, which we’ll get to shortly, matters (p37).” “I recommend making a commitment to chose one, reasonable-for-you MOGO choice to embrace at a time (p43).” “Recognizing that MOGO choice-making is a ‘both, and …’ rather than an either/or, we can do our best to make MOGO choices, and we can work to change those systems from which we cannot fully direct ourselves through personal decision-making (p43).”
Chapter 3: Thinking Like a Solutionary
“One of the primary jobs of a solutionary is to identify the flaws, problems, and unintended negative consequences within societal systems; recognize the many factors that lead to their creation and adoption, and seek to transform them and/or develop new, more sustainable and equitable systems (p56).” “If you want to be a solutionary, your creative think around a problem you want to solve needs to be grounded in critical thinking, systems thinking, and strategic thinking (pp61-62).”
Chapter 4:Preparing for Your Solutionary Practice
“At the IHE [Institute for Humane Education], we began our solutionary work focusing on schools because we believe that education is the system that lies at the root of all other societal systems (p65).” “Strive to be a campfire rather than a forest fire (p73).” “How you tend your fire makes an enormous difference in your effectiveness as a solutionary (p74).”
Chapter 5: The Four Phases of the Solutionary Process
“The solutionary process is divided into four phases, each of which has three steps (p77).”
image credit: https://humaneeducation.org/teach-the...
“In Phase I, Identify, you’ll dive into learning all you can about an issue of concern to you and then focus on an aspect that you can successfully address given your time constraints, sphere of influence, support and skill set (p78).” “While it’s easy (and often comes all too naturally) to judge people, your efforts to learn and understand may backfire if you are judgmental (p89).” Weil charges experts with having a bias “by definition (p91)” and perhaps a greater bias than others. She doesn’t elaborate on this and it isn’t clear what she means or what her justification is to make this accusation.
“Innovate … You’ve explored. You’ve learned. You’ve researched. You’ve brought your critical and systems thinking to bear on your problem. Now you’re ready to think strategically and creatively and devise solutions in Phase III, Innovate (p110). “Your most solutionary ideas may not be the ones that you are able to implement because of time, resources, support, and expertise; however, it is helpful to identify the most solutionary solutions anyway, even if you are unable to implement them yourself (p117).” “Implementing your solution is an ongoing process that may occur over weeks, months, or years, depending upon the complexity of the problem you’re addressing (p120).”
Chapter 6: Solutions
This final chapter gives several examples of systems that are problematic and need reformation. Weil touches on food solutions, population solutions, economic solutions, production solutions, political solutions, and education solutions. One of the challenges is that even if the goal is MOGO solutions, not everyone will agree on what is best or even what is a negative side effect. For example, the author expresse high hopes for AI, and does offer some caution about it, but seems completely unaware of the massive energy consumption and ecological impact of AI systems.
Conclusion: The Solutionary Way Is Good For You
“There are countless studies that demonstrate that when we do good, we feel good. When we make a difference, we experience a sense of efficacy and even joy (p161).” Weil quotes the final words from Mary Oliver’s poem “‘The Summer Day’
Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon?
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life? (p164).”
Imagine you are near the end of your life looking back. What role did you play in helping to bring about this better world? Now it is your turn. How will you answer this question? (p165).”
Notes
Appendix 1: The Solutionary Framework and Solutionary Scale
Appendix 2: The Five Key Questions
Appendix 3: The MOGO Questionnaire
Appendix 4: Chart of Problems, Impacts, and Local Manifestations
Acknowledgments
About the Institute for Humane Education
Index
I found this book to be thought-provoking and challenging. The author is clearly passionate about making this world a better place, personally taking action to address injustices, and eager to encourage others to plan and implement solutions to major problems in our world and communities. I was surprised that she did not mention aquaculture and fish farming as a possible source of protein. It’s probably true of everyone, but the author’s own biases may be preventing her from seeing some possible solutions or dismissing solutions that do not align with her political perspective. I also wondered where is the church in solving these systemic problems.
I think this book could be useful for people who desire to improve some aspect of society and are looking for guidance to get started. It would also be useful for organizations already working to make a difference to help them focus and improve their processes and effectiveness.
July 16, 2024
Zoe's book serves as a joyful and purpose-driven invitation to become an active 'solutionary' in every aspect of one's life in service of the natural and 'humane' world we are blessed to share.
Through her 'solutionary' process, young people, educators, and community members of all varieties are guided to look for critical leverage points and strategic decision opportunities at all scales of desired change.
As she reminds, "When systems change, mindsets, values, and beliefs often follow. Change is not unidirectional." It is here that "[t]here's a beautiful, regenerative future ahead of us where conflicts are resolved peacefully and where we live harmoniously with the ecosystems that support life."
Finally, we are wise to reflect upon the simple truth that what we recognize about ourselves matters as much as the strategies we may deploy. She asks us to ask (5) questions as we step into the work:
- What issues and problems most concern you?
- What are you good at?
- What do you love to do?
-What is your sphere of influence?
- And, with whom can you collaborate?
As Zoe states: "If you can find the place where the answers meet, you will likely find yourself on a powerful, meaningful, and solutionary path."
Her decades of ethical leadership and stewardship are without question. She is truly the guide we can trust as we step into the work our world and future(s) requires of us.
We must only say yes to her 'Solutionary' invitation to begin the work.
Through her 'solutionary' process, young people, educators, and community members of all varieties are guided to look for critical leverage points and strategic decision opportunities at all scales of desired change.
As she reminds, "When systems change, mindsets, values, and beliefs often follow. Change is not unidirectional." It is here that "[t]here's a beautiful, regenerative future ahead of us where conflicts are resolved peacefully and where we live harmoniously with the ecosystems that support life."
Finally, we are wise to reflect upon the simple truth that what we recognize about ourselves matters as much as the strategies we may deploy. She asks us to ask (5) questions as we step into the work:
- What issues and problems most concern you?
- What are you good at?
- What do you love to do?
-What is your sphere of influence?
- And, with whom can you collaborate?
As Zoe states: "If you can find the place where the answers meet, you will likely find yourself on a powerful, meaningful, and solutionary path."
Her decades of ethical leadership and stewardship are without question. She is truly the guide we can trust as we step into the work our world and future(s) requires of us.
We must only say yes to her 'Solutionary' invitation to begin the work.
May 6, 2025
This was an especially poignant read in today's very charged social and cultural landscape. Zoe does a wonderful job of recognizing the emotions and frustrations we feel and channeling that energy into something productive. And this book doesn't just inspire vague action, it provides a detailed and meticulous framework and plan to actually make that happen. A lot of the issues we face today seem so complex and insurmountable that it is overwhelming to even figure out where to begin. But her four-phase process breaks even the most daunting of problems into bite-sized chunks that we can actually do something about. And her "most-good, least-harm" principle provides an easy framework to help assess any decision we make. I had the pleasure of meeting Zoe in person this past winter and her passion and genuine personality really shine through in this book. Highly recommend!
May 16, 2024
Profound in its purpose of helping us solve the problems on our planet, this book is also eminently readable. The author writes with intelligence and wisdom - and also with humor, humility, and hope. Reading The Solutionary Way is like being in an easy, engaging conversation with Ms. Weil herself. As she shares her own insights, stories, and strategies for positive change, she invites the reader to do the same. Everyone reading this book will gain something different from it. Yet all of us who recognize the need to move past snippets and soundbites and fragmented responses to complex problems will find a common approach and a renewed belief that a better world is possible. I wish every member of Congress would read this book, and I plan on sending a copy to mine.
July 22, 2024
Zoe Weil has written a book that will resonate with anyone who is disillusioned by the seemingly insurmountable problems we as a species face. In clear and approachable language, she teaches how to work towards solutions, becoming “solutionaries”. The impact on me personally is already present in my daily life. I find myself repeating the MOGO phrase “Most good, least harm” when making choices, even during basic activities like grocery shopping. Most importantly, the implementation of the “Solutionary Way” of thinking,and acting, on a larger scale seems possible due to the accessible roadmap that Zoe presents. I am truly thankful for this positive path towards a better me, and hopefully a better future.
July 8, 2024
I love how this book offers optimism and hope in a time of division, polarization, and uncertainty. I often feel that my small actions and choices don't even scrape the surface of our global problems - this reflection can leave me feeling debilitated and overwhelmed but a book like this one not only offers hope and optimism but encourages a life lived with integrity, with compassion, with values based systems thinking... If we all embraced this individual path perhaps our collective will and collective action will have a compounding effect. Thank you Zoe for providing a grounding resource when we need it the most.
June 30, 2024
Thanks, Zoe, for writing the book that I didn’t know I needed: a book that helps me choose hope and put that hope into action as I apply my best critical, strategic and systems thinking to create my solutionary way.
You make clear in the title and throughout the book, that being a solutionary can “transform your life.” It has mine.
As a person who can barely stomach the news these days, The Solutionary Way gives me hope, helps me feel less alone and absolutely provides the clear and concrete guidance I need to develop my solutionary mindset. And, jump into action!
You make clear in the title and throughout the book, that being a solutionary can “transform your life.” It has mine.
As a person who can barely stomach the news these days, The Solutionary Way gives me hope, helps me feel less alone and absolutely provides the clear and concrete guidance I need to develop my solutionary mindset. And, jump into action!
July 21, 2024
How do we live in today’s world and be true to our deeply held values? How do we solve problems in our communities, our country, and our world? Zoe Weil outlines a complete way to unpack our most deep-rooted problems and find solutions that do the most good and least harm for all inhabitants of this earth that we call home. While never seeming sanctimonious, “The Solutionary Way” has gently prodded me to examine my own life and to take actionable steps towards living a life that is more in sync with my values. It is a transformative resource for creating a brighter future for us all!
October 21, 2024
In a world facing so many complex, systemic problems that defy simple answers, it is easy to become apathetic. The Solutionary Way offers readers a step-by-step approach to identifying, analyzing, collaborating on, and ultimately solving or at least mitigating the ones that matter most to us. In addition to offering its framework, the book also delves into a host of problems as examples, naming some of their specific impacts and frequent local manifestations as well as potential solutions.
May 8, 2024
I generally have a rather glass-is-half-empty view of what the future holds for us and the world we inhabit. Zoe Weil's book gives me hope.
Yes, there is a way out of my bleak view. Yes, there is a way out of the simplistic and destructive "You're either with me, or you're against me" perspective that is so prevalent today.
"The Solutionary Way" should be read, re-read, and taken to heart.
Yes, there is a way out of my bleak view. Yes, there is a way out of the simplistic and destructive "You're either with me, or you're against me" perspective that is so prevalent today.
"The Solutionary Way" should be read, re-read, and taken to heart.
May 13, 2024
I like how, while this book is about global and local issues, it's also about me, the reader, and what I can contribute. I've read many books that outline the challenges we're facing—whether environmental, social, etc.—that provide information but no tangible steps for me to take to help (or one brief chapter providing a few suggestions in closing). Such books can leave you feeling worse, not better. The Solutionary Way, however, castes the reader as a main character throughout, acknowledging them and how they can best apply themselves to bring positive change. You feel empowered reading it and thinking about all the ways we CAN better address the issues we face.
July 4, 2024
Zoe Weil's new book is deeply thoughtful, relevant, articulate and inspiring. The book provides a highly readable roadmap to thinking and acting like a solutionary. If we all chose to walk the Solutionary Way, the world would be a much kinder, sustainable place where our individual and collective choices would be made with the thriveability of all humans, animals and the environment in mind.
May 9, 2024
Brilliant book! With so many challenges this world faces this book shows us ways that we can contribute, think critically and solve world problems!
May 11, 2024
Thanks for this ARC. I could not go beyond page 3. I guess you will know when you read it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 25, 2024
Just when the feeling of society being in a free fall I read this book and suddenly feel grounded again. I see clearly now what I can do, what my community can do and what my country can do to address the systemic problems we’re facing.
July 23, 2024
I pre-ordered The Solutionary Way and am grateful I did! After reading The Solutionary Way I felt rejuvenated in my life's journey with the tools and insights provided in the text to create a better world where I can in my life/community. A must-read!
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