Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Eco-Anxiety (English)

Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Eco-Anxiety

Finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award
Named One of CBC's Best Canadian Nonfiction Books of 2022

A passionate and insightful exploration of eco-anxiety and finding resilience amid climate disruption.

Eco-anxiety is a growing global phenomenon, sparking feelings of dread, burnout, and, in some cases, a paralysis that affects everyday life. In Generation Dread, Britt Wray expertly combines scientific research with emotional depth to frame eco-anxiety as a natural, human response to the urgent state of our world. Wray encourages us to connect with these feelings rather than bury them, seeing them as a necessary pathway toward responsible stewardship and lasting climate action.

With perspectives from climate-conscious therapists, analyses of race and privilege, and innovative mental health strategies, Wray shows how we can learn to navigate our climate emotions in healthier ways, transforming eco-anxiety into motivation for meaningful action.

Through a compassionate, candid approach, Generation Dread offers hope and practical guidance, showing readers how to embrace their climate emotions, fostering resilience and purpose in a world where facing environmental truths is essential.

Praise for Generation Dread
“A vital and deeply compelling read.” —Adam McKay, award-winning writer, director, and producer of Don’t Look Up
“Intriguing and engaging... with insight and sensitivity.” —Dr. Gabor Maté, author of The Myth of Normal
“Read this courageous book.” —Naomi Klein, author of This Changes Everything