A graduate of both Duke and Yale, Eileen Flanagan writes for a wide range of national publications and speaks at conferences, colleges, and religious gatherings. She is the author of The Wisdom to Know the Difference: When to Make a Change—and When to Let Go, which was endorsed by the Dalai Lama and won the Silver Nautilus Book Award. A leader of Earth Quaker Action Team, she lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two children.
“If you’ve ever felt despair about the state of the world or
wondered, ‘What can I do?’ I recommend reading Renewable. Eileen
Flanagan’s insightful memoir shows a deep understanding of complex
global problems, while showing us how one person can change their
life while working to change the world we all share.”
—Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director Greenpeace International
“Simple, beautiful and nourishing, this book is a necessary
reminder that the renewable energy we need most is people
power!”
—Bill McKibben, founder 350.org
“In a book laced with humorous anecdotes, Eileen Flanagan writes of
her quest for simplicity while beset by the contradictions of
modern life. A former Peace Corps volunteer turned soccer mom, her
dilemmas are easy to relate to, yet her narrative inspiring. The
inner voice of integrity does point out a path all of us can
follow.”
—George Lakey, author of Toward a Living Revolution
“A wise and delightful tale, reminding us not only of the need for
simplicity, but of the need to follow our heart’s calling. The
whole world benefits from those with the courage to do so.”
—Bronnie Ware, author of The Top Five Regrets of the Dying
“Drawing on her Irish family history, Eileen Flanagan shares a
poignant human story that illustrates the courage we need to create
a more just future for our children and children everywhere.”
—Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN Special Envoy on
Climate Change
“Everyone who has felt a sense of mismatch between their values and
their day-to-day lives should read this book! In an inviting and
non-preachy narrative, Flanagan inspires readers to find joy and
meaning in community and action, rather than chasing ever more
stuff. If she can do it, we all can!”
—Annie Leonard, author of The Story of Stuff and Executive Director
of Greenpeace USA
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