In an ideal world, everyone could abandon their jobs to focus on their beliefs. However, "The Better World Handbook" offers a practical approach for busy individuals to embody their progressive values while maintaining a fulfilling life. This engaging guide emphasizes integrating everyday activism into routine activities like grocery shopping, banking, and media consumption. It starts with a summary of pressing societal issues, leading to seven foundational pillars for a better world: economic fairness, comprehensive peace, ecological sustainability, deep democracy, social justice, a culture of simplicity, and revitalized community. Chapters are organized around relatable topics such as Food, Money, Transportation, Work, and Media, highlighting actions that support these foundations. For instance, purchasing from local businesses can help them thrive, while investing in ethical banks can uplift impoverished communities. Even leisure activities can contribute to environmental preservation, and engaging with diverse media can empower individuals to reclaim their values from mainstream narratives. Well-researched by four university instructors, the handbook equips readers with essential knowledge to enact meaningful change across various global issues. The authors, committed activists based in Boulder, Colorado, also promote the book through national advertising, publicity, and local events.
