Listen free for 30 days

  • Generation Dread

  • Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Crisis
  • Written by: Britt Wray
  • Narrated by: Britt Wray
  • Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (13 ratings)

Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo + applicable taxes after 30 days. Cancel anytime.
Generation Dread cover art

Generation Dread

Written by: Britt Wray
Narrated by: Britt Wray
Try for $0.00

$14.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $42.11

Buy Now for $42.11

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Tax where applicable.

Publisher's Summary

FINALIST FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S LITERARY AWARD
A CBC BEST CANADIAN NONFICTION BOOK OF 2022
AN INDIGO TOP TEN BEST SELF-HELP BOOK OF 2022

"A vital and deeply compelling read.” —Adam McKay, award-winning writer, director and producer (
Don’t Look Up)

“Britt Wray shows that addressing global climate change begins with attending to the climate within.” —Dr. Gabor Maté, author of
The Myth of Normal

"Read this courageous book.” —Naomi Klein

An impassioned generational perspective on how to stay sane amid climate disruption.


Climate and environment-related fears and anxieties are on the rise everywhere. As with any type of stress, eco-anxiety can lead to lead to burnout, avoidance, or a disturbance of daily functioning. 

In Generation Dread, Britt Wray seamlessly merges scientific knowledge with emotional insight to show how these intense feelings are a healthy response to the troubled state of the world. The first crucial step toward becoming an engaged steward of the planet is connecting with our climate emotions, seeing them as a sign of humanity, and learning how to live with them. We have to face and value eco-anxiety, Wray argues, before we can conquer the deeply ingrained, widespread reactions of denial and disavowal that have led humanity to this alarming period of ecological decline.

It’s not a level playing field when it comes to our vulnerability to the climate crisis, she notes, but as the situation worsens, we are all on the field—and unlocking deep stores of compassion and care is more important than ever. Weaving in insights from climate-aware therapists, critical perspectives on race and privilege in this crisis, ideas about the future of mental health innovation, and creative coping strategies, Generation Dread brilliantly illuminates how we can learn from the past, from our own emotions, and from each other to survive—and even thrive—in a changing world.

©2022 Britt Wray (P)2022 Knopf Canada

What the critics say

2022, Governor General's Literary Award - Nonfiction, Short-listed

“In this intriguing and engaging work, Britt Wray explores the internal ecology of climate anxiety with insight and sensitivity. She shows finally that meaningful living is possible even in the face of that which threatens to extinguish life itself, and that addressing global climate change begins with attending to the climate within.” (Dr. Gabor Maté, author of When the Body Says No)

"Dr. Britt Wray doesn’t ever look away from the hard emotional truths of the climate crisis. But it’s also exactly from this scary place that she is able to help us manifest something we all desperately need nowadays: strength. Generation Dread is a vital and deeply compelling read." (Adam McKay, award-winning writer, director and producer, Vice, Succession, Don't Look Up)

What listeners say about Generation Dread

Average Customer Ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    8
  • 4 Stars
    3
  • 3 Stars
    2
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    7
  • 4 Stars
    4
  • 3 Stars
    1
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    8
  • 4 Stars
    3
  • 3 Stars
    1
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Compelling, intelligent,thorough and boldly honest

Britt Wray lifts a unique voice amongst writers exploring the layered realities of our climate predicament; blending thorough research, deep exploration of the cognitive dissonances many of us feel, along with an intimate sharing of her and her family's process around the decision of whether or not to have a child at this time in history.The insights she shares around this were inspiring and both highly intelligent and heart centered. Despite the heaviness of the topic, I came away from this book feeling more inspired, and having a better understanding of my own obstacles in coming to terms with what is happening and what may lie ahead, along with some new perspectives and tools. I highly recommend this book.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Love the perspective on the colonial underpinnings of climate activism and also the parts on social capital and connection and their role in creative climate resilient communities.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Concerned about climate change?

Read this book, especially if you ever feel you suffer from climate or eco-anxiety, regardless of the severity. We’ll-written and informative, the narrative is also engaging and relatable.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Very timely

A book focusing on climate change and mental health was badly needed. Dr. Wray delivers an actionable call to strengthen collective psychological climate resilirnce across aspects, regions and ciltural boundaries. It is also very personal and touching. Must read.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!