This fall we’ll be hosting a Resilient Reading Group to help residents explore the deepening implications of living in our climate-changed world.
Our first book will be Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel About Our Changing Planet/Kate Marvel. Marvel is a climate scientist who conveys her deep understanding of the climate systems with elegance, humility, and humor. Her chapters include Wonder, Anger, Guilt, Fear, Grief, Pride, and Hope. Marvel is our guide and our coach.
The second book in CamdenCAN’s Fall/Winter reading series will be Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart/Brian D. McLaren. Far from an apocalyptic nightmare, this work, written by a former English professor and pastor, offers a life-affirming approach to living in difficult times. “Life After Doom is for everyone who has reached a point where not facing their unpeaceful, uneasy, unwanted feelings about the future has become more draining than facing them. It’s for anyone who understands that we’ve entered a dangerous time and we need to prepare ourselves to face that danger with wisdom, courage, character, and compassion.”
The reading group will met Tuesday afternoons at Camden Public Library, from 4-5 pm. Dates are 9/23, 10/7, 10/28, 11/11, 11/25, 12/9, 12/23, 1/13/26, 1/27/26. May include a zoom component if desired. If you have questions or would like to preregister, email camdencan2025@gmail.com.
What’s the most important action you can take to reverse the trend of climate change?
Talk about it.
According to Yale Climate Connections, speaking about climate change is one of the most forceful ways to create cultural change: “Your choices matter and can ripple out into your community. Spreading the word about the actions you’re taking can lead to transformational change.”
Don’t know how to get started? Reading “How to Talk to Family and Friends about Environmental Issues” is a good place to start.