<br /><i>A wonderful book! Many of us are struggling to maintain hope in these times, as our problems loom larger and our solutions seem shrunken. In </i>Reason to Hope<i>, David Osborne inspires readers to explore a hope that is deeper than mere optimism, so we can live positively – even in the presence of so much negativity. The book is beautifully written, and great for group study. </i><br /> Brian D. McLaren<br />Author of <i>Life After Doom</i> and <i>Faith After Doubt</i><br /> <br /><i>Facing an ecological crisis that he recognises as ‘an enormous and multi-faceted problem’, Osborne sets out to find if there is a reasonable basis for hope.  From atoms to galaxies, from Genesis to Revelation, Osborne then takes us on an impressively researched and referenced romp through science and Christian theology in his search for the evidence. His search is articulate, scholarly in detail, while accessible to anyone on a similar journey. </i><br />Katharine M. Preston<br />Anthropologist, ecologist and theologian, New York State. Author of <i>Field with a View.</i> <br /> <br /><i>How do we live our Hope in troubling times? What is the catalyst that transforms shared beliefs, values and norms into living Faith? Based on deep personal encounters with literature and life, David Osborne guides us on an empowering, enlightening, incarnational pilgrimage through the sacred landscapes of the natural sciences, social sciences, praise scripture and wisdom traditions to root our hope in a deeper understanding of the meaning, energy and being of God’s incarnate love for the Whole of Creation. Whether used as a study guide or as a daily meditation, </i>Reason to Hope<i> will be your anam cara (soul friend) as you find abundant joy in the Mystery of Living Hope.</i><br />Richard A. Nisbett<br />Anthropologist, ecologist, and environmental activist, Alabama <br /> <br /><i>Weighty topics … but written in a very accessible and winsome way, imbued with David’s own deep and reflective faith. </i><br />Brett Nicholls <br />Accountant working with charities, Glasgow