Joanna Macy is an eco-philosopher, activist, and scholar of Buddhism, systems theory, and deep ecology. A respected voice for over sixty years in movements for global peace and social and environmental justice, she has developed a large international following. Her wide-ranging work addresses psychological and spiritual issues, the cultivation of ecological awareness, and the resonance between Buddhist thought and postmodern science. As the root teacher of the Work That Reconnects, Joanna has created a ground-breaking framework for personal and social change, as well as a powerful methodology for its application. Many thousands of people around the world have participated in her workshops and trainings, and her methods have been adopted and adapted widely in classrooms, community centers, and grassroots organizing. Joanna is the author of thirteen books including two earlier editions of Coming Back to Life and her memoir, Widening Circles . She lives in Berkley, CA.

Molly Young Brown, M.A., M.Div. is a facilitator, teacher, life coach, and writer who draws on the Work That Reconnects, ecopsychology and psychosynthesis to support people struggling with feelings of despair and helplessness in the face of political, social, and environmental crises. A close colleague of Joanna Macy's for several decades, she is a founding Weaver of the Work That Reconnects Network, editor of its Deep Times journal, and co-director of the Spiral Journey Facilitator Development Program in the Work That Reconnects. She offers mentoring to individuals and speaks and conducts workshops internationally, all rooted in an understanding of the interconnectedness of all life. Molly is the author of seven books including the two earlier editions of Coming Back to Life , as well as Growing Whole: Self-realization for the Great Turning . She lives in Mt. Shasta, CA.