The Righteous Mind

Jonathan Haidt

If you’re interested in understanding more about the psychology of political beliefs, this book is for you.

Jonathan offers his answers as to why our political enemies are so irrational, and why some political narratives, including those that tend to resist better climate policy, seem to be stealing the show.

For further reading on framing climate policy in differing political values, I couldn’t recommend Climate Outreach more highly.

Never Split the Difference

Chris Voss with Tahl Raz

Never Split the Difference is my go to the art of persuasion. Chris is a former FBI hostage negotiator and uses story mixed with theory to explain why good influencing is about collaboration and trust building.

It’s a thrilling read, and shines a light on the what kind of political negotation the world will need for the global challenges ahead.

Becoming

Michelle Obama

Becoming is an important memoir in and of itself, but what most captured my interest was the description of the experience of political life from someone who never saw themselves as a politician- betrayal, the pressure of the public eye, building alliances.

Michelle’s account brings a much needed human side to politics, and it’s a wonderful read.

The House of Commons

Emma Crewe

Have you ever wondered what gets MPs out of bed in the morning? What does the average day in the life an MP look like? What’s is job satisfaction for a politician?

This book is the basis of a significant amount of Hope for the Future’s lobbying training, and the best I’ve found for understanding more about the UK’s political system, and the human beings operating within in.