Here are some things that people have said about "Hope for Humanity":
“This work wonderfully highlights the role trauma plays in the human conditionm and how this manifests in dysfunctional behaviors. It gives a broad perspective on the problem, before exploring potential solutions. In this way, Malcolm and Christine truly give us hope for humanity. I found the book very readable. It is excellent reading for anyone engaging with trauma healing as it gives a clear perspective on the whole history of the problem as well as many ideas and approaches for healing.”
Rob Egan, Trauma Therapist and Co-Founder of Alchemy Healing Techniques
Rob Egan has also published a short video review on the web.
Rob Egan has also published a short video review on the web.
“An extremely important work; a book of massive scope and insight that offers real solutions to the human race's problems, and real hope for the future.”
Steve Taylor, author of “The Fall” and “Out of the Darkness: From Turmoil to Transformation”.
"A searing and profound tour de force taking the reader on a rollercoaster of despair and hope through the history of human trauma and resilience. The book is a Herculean achievement not only in terms of its extraordinary scope but also for the courage and tenacity of the authors in delving into a darker side of the human journey. No reader will remain untouched. A shattering but ultimately hopeful read."
, Editor of "Network", Journal of the Scientific and Medical Network
"Hope for Humanity is a highly readable account of the millennia long process through which humanity has become locked in a crippling cycle where collective and individual trauma leads to violence and this perpetuates the trauma. It provides a bold wide ranging and well documented account of what is blocking our flourishing and how this can be changed."
, Visiting Professor in Applied Mathematics Southampton University and author of Weaving the Cosmos
""Hope for Humanity" is an important book. It presents concisely the best research on trauma and its healing and is positively encyclopaedic in its treatment of this important subject. Especially important is its presentation for the evidence of trans-generational trauma, in perpetuating the suffering of untold numbers of people across the centuries. ... The book asks ... Why is it that there is so much suffering in the world? ... It suggests that the answer ... can be given by a better understanding of the effects of trauma ... Hollick and Connelly suggest that ... we stand upon an interesting historical cusp, between the possibility for recreating societies based upon partnership and healthy communities, and a resurgence of domination on a scale never seen before, as we head into an unsustainable world of climate change, resource wars and peak oil. From there the book considers the effects of trauma on various stages, from pre-birth, infancy, childhood, adolescence and maturity. The book then proceeds to a more optimistic examination of the possibilities of healing trauma, and finishes with a reflection on some recommendations for action. For its scope and its detailed examination of the research into trauma I cannot recommend this book too highly. It is an important resource for anyone interested in these subjects."
John Croft, Founder of The Gaia Foundation, Western Australia
""Hope for Humanity" is an important book. It presents concisely the best research on trauma and its healing and is positively encyclopaedic in its treatment of this important subject. Especially important is its presentation for the evidence of trans-generational trauma, in perpetuating the suffering of untold numbers of people across the centuries. ... The book asks ... Why is it that there is so much suffering in the world? ... It suggests that the answer ... can be given by a better understanding of the effects of trauma ... Hollick and Connelly suggest that ... we stand upon an interesting historical cusp, between the possibility for recreating societies based upon partnership and healthy communities, and a resurgence of domination on a scale never seen before, as we head into an unsustainable world of climate change, resource wars and peak oil. From there the book considers the effects of trauma on various stages, from pre-birth, infancy, childhood, adolescence and maturity. The book then proceeds to a more optimistic examination of the possibilities of healing trauma, and finishes with a reflection on some recommendations for action. For its scope and its detailed examination of the research into trauma I cannot recommend this book too highly. It is an important resource for anyone interested in these subjects."
John Croft, Founder of The Gaia Foundation, Western Australia
