Generation Dread
Finding Purpose in an Age of Eco-Anxiety
FINALIST FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S LITERARY AWARD
ONE OF CBC'S BEST CANADIAN NONFICTION BOOKS OF 2022
An impassioned, informed perspective on eco-anxiety and staying sane amid climate disruption.
“A vital and deeply compelling read.” —Adam McKay, award-winning writer, director, and producer of Don’t Look Up
“Intriguing and engaging . . . Britt Wray explores the internal ecology of climate anxiety with insight and sensitivity.” —Dr. Gabor Maté, author of The Myth of Normal
“Read this courageous book.” —Naomi Klein, author of This Changes Everything
Climate and environment-related fears and anxieties are on the rise everywhere. As with any type of stress, eco-anxiety can lead to burnout, avoidance, or a disturbance of daily functioning.
In Generation Dread, Britt Wray seamlessly merges scientific knowledge with emotional insight to show…