“This is truly a book for our age, challenging the preconceptions of most activists, let alone those who still see spirituality solely as ‘an inner journey." - Sir Jonathan Porritt, first chair of the UK government’s Sustainable Development Commission and past director of Friends of the Earth

“This book itself is a spiritual journey, with a grounding in psychology, history and theology. It helps us to explore how we can bring our deepest values into action at this crucial time for the world!” - Starhawk, author of The Spiral Dance and The Empowerment Manual

“Can we somehow manage to act both rightly and effectively? McIntosh and Carmichael have carefully studied the obstacles that have always made this look so hard. Their careful, sober reasoning and their case studies, reveal a map that leads the right way.”- Dr Mary Midgley, philosopher

“For any of us who find that the spiritual moment flows from the practical, that prayer (or song, or silence) refreshes on the knife-edge of activism, this book will be an invaluable resource and inspiration. It addresses questions of power, leadership and accountability with honesty, insight and wisdom, and speaks with humanity and humour on the importance of community in human development.” - Rev Kathy Galloway, first woman Leader of the Iona Community

“Ever since the first Gulf War in 1991, Alastair McIntosh has stood in solidarity with our community to strengthen interfaith relationships. I warmly welcome the recognition in Spiritual Activism that true Islam can contribute to human rights, justice and peace for all in today’s world.” - Dr Bashir Maan, first elected Muslim politician in the UK and past-President of Glasgow Central Mosque

"Nuclear disarmament, as this thoughtful book suggests, is more than a matter of dismantling the weapons. We must also dismantle our minds and hearts to change our current ideas of true security.”- Bruce Kent, Vice President of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

“The perilous path we tread is littered with burnt out, sold out, freaked out activists. If we wish to engage effectively and for the long run in this world full of wounds, for our efforts for Earth and Justice to be truly sustainable, it behoves us to take great care of our psychological and spiritual wellbeing. This book provides us with an important tool for the journey.” - John Seed, Australian deep ecologist and founder of the Rainforest Information Centre

“There is so so much that we activists can learn from religious faiths: about how to mobilise people, earn their commitment, and speak to their sacred values. From the spiritual traditions we can learn how to sustain ourselves in the long struggle. So, to my fellow activists, even the most sceptical, I insist read this excellent book and learn some vital lessons from the most successful and longest lasting social movements in history.” - George Marshall, founder of the Climate Outreach Information Network.

“The great unspoken in Western political life is the loss of our culture sense’s of the sacred. Many people who work to change our politics or economics come to realise the deeper, spiritual underpinnings of their work, yet don’t know how to articulate it, even to themselves. This book offers a brave, bold and very timely guide to doing just that. If you think you want to change the world, you need to read it.” - Paul Kingsnorth of The Dark Mountain Project, author of One No, Many Yeses: A Journey to the Heart of the Global Resistance Movement