Hope for Cynics

'Hope is a skill, and one of my favourite psychologists has written its playbook. Hope for Cynics is grounded in fascinating research yet deeply personal, with an outstanding practical appendix of 'try this' tips for escaping the snare of cynicism' Angela Duckworth, author of the New York Times bestseller Grit 'If you think hope is naïve and cynicism is wise, get ready to think again. Jamil Zaki is at the forefront of the science of beliefs, and he shows that refusing to see possibility makes it impossible to solve problems. This book is a ray of light for dark days'Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again'There has always been an emotional case for hope, but now there is a rational one ... beautiful, wise and important ¿ a sensible, scientific and much-needed tonic for what ails us'Daniel Gilbert, author of the New York Times bestseller Stumbling on Happiness