Endorsements

"Anyone who is interested in preventing our collective consciousness sleepwalking to extinction should read this book. It is a very important, practrical treatice, […] a wonderful book. If it reaches a critical mass, we could indeed hope for a more peaceful, just, sustainable, healthier and joyful world."

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

"Thomas Legrand's book lucidly offers the new directions that are urgent to overcome the globalization of ignorance and indifference, and build the future that the next generations deserve"

""In the Politics of Being I see the green shoots of hope for an integrated human family capable of living in partnership and peace. Thomas Legrand’s passionately articulated message points to happier horizons if only we reset our individual and collective compass to being and not grabbing." "

"In his book, Thomas really addresses how we have, in today’s societies, to redefine this element of culture. The book impacted me and could be also a very good instrument."

"This book can open many hearts, many spirits, of many people so I hope it will come in the hands of politicians. Thomas has done an important work for all of us to be able to regenerate. Now is time to collectively engage and follow it through."

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

"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 "

"In this book, the eagle and the condor are flying together. It is a call to the world family to unify themselves, to sit down at the sacred fire once again and deeply listen. The ancestors have their hands on it. There is truly something sacred in motion. "

"This is a very important book. It proposes an inspiring, yet very concrete, actionable, political project grounded in spirituality and science. It shows us what political leadership could and should look like. I also loved personal stories and experiences shared throughout the book, which make it a wonderful read."

"No matter how much we try to change systems and tackle the injustices in this world, actually there is something as important that we need to do which is learning what we need to do to change the human being. Thank you Thomas for bringing the politics of being into the mainstream of our conversation, about politics, about economics, about religions. "

"A tour de force. It is a very practical handbook. It will help me in my role in taking mindfulness to decision-makers and politicians around the world. That reconnection of wisdom and science is what we need."

"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"

"Rarely has a book captivated me so much. I could hardly let go of it. Thomas has managed to brilliantly bring together the wisdom traditions, the latest social neuroscience, ecology and philosophical approaches - not just theoretically, but in a very practical way. It creates a deep insight into how we can really change our system, our society towards a new development paradigm"

"A masterpiece. Only a person like Thomas with a comprehensive knowledge of the sciences, a great deal of practical experience in ecological and human sustainability, intimate experiences with many religions and a deep involvement in spirituality and commitment to humanity, and a skillful ability as an author could create a book as valuable and timely as this. "

"A great book. Thich Nhat Hanh will be proud !"

"This remarkable book might best be described as the journey of an enlightened intellectual, searching everywhere for what seem to be the best ideas and experiences, and assembling them into a coherent vision for a new development paradigm. What is remarkable is that it is equally strong on both the rational social science approach and the need for spirituality and values. A tour de force! "

"This very important book is a comprehensive global vision, but also a practical policy-guide for the transition from a world of having to a world of being "

"Thomas Legrand's Politics of Being provides a much needed integration between inner spiritual development and the development of our societies, in particular to navigate the environmental and social crises we have created. With impressive scope, wisdom and ambition this book is set to be a vital resource for interdisciplinary scholars to come."

"Thomas' writing flows effortlessly and is comprehensible to secondary school readers"