Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future by Pope Francis, Austen Ivereigh
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Working toward a safer, healthier and more accepting world is one of the largest shared goals for this generation. Faced with humanitarian crises, inequality and a global pandemic to boot, Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future provides a much-needed dose of hope. This timely book is a beacon of light during some of the darkest days our world has seen in modern history.
Co-written by Pope Francis and his biographer, Austen Ivereigh, this book provides both spiritual and secular guidance to incite real-world change. With a focus on healing the deep divides in our society and promoting the wellbeing of people from all backgrounds, Pope Francis cites exactly how we can begin to heal a broken world. Speaking directly in terms of the COVID-19 pandemic, the religious leader reflects on how clearly social inequities have been highlighted in direct contrast to extreme generosity on the part of those blessed enough to be able to give despite the circumstances. He expounds on how we must not suffer in vain, but rather channel this pain into enacting change to benefit future generations socially, economically and environmentally.
To open this inspiring text, Pope Francis implores readers to look closely at the current pandemic and survey how our individual responses can serve as a template for dealing with hardship in general. For most of us, this kind of long term distress is a new experience, presenting a new set of emotional, financial and physical challenges. He emotionally explains crises in his own life that have shaped his personal response to suffering, changing his outlook on life indefinitely. From here, the Pope presents us with a choice: to return to a pre-crisis state or emerge from the crisis changed for the better.
Moving forward, he harshly criticizes the global economy and its unquenchable thirst for profit, regardless of the harm this may bring to people and the environment. This critique is an effective method in igniting a conversation about the nature of capitalism and the politicians who seek to uphold it at all costs. He urges Christians of all denominations to remember their duty to serve others, especially those who are marginalized, despite the examples set forth by their leaders. The Pope reminds his followers that Jesus should be the only source of true guidance on how to live a life of fulfillment through service.
To close out Let Us Dream, Pope Francis gives a full blueprint, including sacred sources and scientific evidence, for building a better world. Drawing on teachings from activists, economists, environmentalists and his own faith, he demonstrates how simple acts by ordinary people can synthesize into massive change for the betterment of humanity. He provides observations on the power of thinking outside of the realm of possibility and proves that we are capable of more than we ever thought possible.
This book forces personal epiphanies and is a desperate call to action to heal an ailing planet and broken global society. People of all faiths and those who feel their faith has dwindled will benefit from this impassioned and well-researched plea to look deeper into themselves to serve others and change their own lives— no matter how impossible it may seem.
