"A profound, insightful, extensively researched, sensitive and much needed essay which provides a precious roadmap for traveling together towards a better world"

Matthieu Ricard, Author of Altruism: How Compassion Can Change Ourselves and the World.

"Politics of Being addresses the critical question of how the spiritual and moral capacities of both individuals and communities can be brought to bear on the challenges facing humanity. My warmest congratulations and appreciation to Mr. Legrand "

Bani Dugal, Principal Representative of the Baha'i International Community, United Nations Office, New York City

"Thomas Legrand is a thought leader whose time in the development field allowed him insights into how development needs to evolve toward more consciousness. This book is vital and pioneering to help us all start thinking through how this critical journey can happen. I encourage all development practitioners to read it to help guide their future work"

Andrew Bovarnick, Global Head Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems, UNDP

"We desperately need to see a marriage of science and wisdom. Thomas Legrand has made a good case for it. It is a wonderful and timely book "

Satish Kumar, Author, Editor and Activist, Founder of the Schumacher College