Shane J. Lopez, Ph.D., a Gallup Senior Scientist, is the world's leading authority on the psychology of hope. He has published numerous professional books on what is right with people, including The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology. He lives in Lawrence, Kansas, with his wife and son.
"Making Hope Happen instantly draws you in. With intriguing stories
and important insights on every page, this book not only
illustrates the power of hope, but the simple steps we can all take
to get more of it in our lives."--Sian Beilock, author of Choke:
What The Secrets Of The Brain Reveal About Getting It Right When
You Have To
"A clear and powerful introduction to the scientific study of hope
by the leading researcher on this vital topic, Making Hope Happen
is full of useful strategies for getting our future under control.
A pleasure to read, and a treasure to save for those bleak days
when defeat stares us in the face."--Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi,
author of Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
"Finally, a book that shines a light on one of the most powerful,
and most misunderstood, emotional forces in our lives. Making Hope
Happen is a smart and incisive look at the scientific and practical
aspects of building visions of the future we can believe in and
work toward."--Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and A Whole New
Mind
"Lopez explores the one emotion--hope--that divides our society
into two camps: those of us who believe everyone has it; or, those
who believe everyone else has it. Either way, we all want more of
it--without even understanding what hope is and how to use it. The
first step? Articulating the difference between optimism (a rosy
attitude with which some are born) and hope (an ability to see that
the future can be better and that you have a role in creating it).
Hope is made, not handed down, he writes, and it can be learned
even by pessimists."-- "O: The Oprah Magazine"
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