Widening Circles: A Memoir - Paperback

by Joanna Macy (Author)

In this absorbing memoir, well-known eco-philosopher, activist, and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy recounts her adventures of mind and spirit in the key social movements of our time. Macy's autobiography reads like a novel as she reflects on how her multi-faceted life experiences enriched her service to the world.

Author Biography

Joanna Macy was an eco-philosopher, activist, and scholar of Buddhism, systems theory, and deep ecology. A respected voice for over sixty years in movements for global peace and social and environmental justice, she developed a large international following. Her wide-ranging work addresses psychological and spiritual issues, the cultivation of ecological awareness, and the resonance between Buddhist thought and postmodern science. As the founding teacher of The Work That Reconnects, Joanna created a ground-breaking framework for personal and social change, as well as a powerful methodology for its application. Many thousands of people around the world have participated in her workshops and trainings, and her methods have been adopted and adapted widely in classrooms, community centers, and grassroots organizing. Joanna was the author of thirteen books including Coming Back to Life and World as Lover, World as Self. She lived in Berkley, CA.