"Let Us Dream" is a book written by Austin Ivereigh with the cooperation of Pope Francis. Ivereigh gathered information from interviews with Pope Francis, his letters, his articles, etc. It is very current because it is dealing with Covid-19 and its effects.
At first, the prologue frightened me because of its apocalyptic warnings, but then I became enmeshed in the book itself. I learned much: i.e., a synod, the purpose of the synod, how the media shapes information, etc.
The book is divided into three parts: the problem, exploring ideas, and actions. In this method, the pope offers suggestions and methods for people to take. But it takes all people, no one can do it alone. People are made to help each other and that's how to solve the problems, especially conscious of the marginalized people. They have to be included. Every person must have a dignified existence, especially the people who are considered poor.
It is a very easy read and offers many good discussion points. And the book ends with Alexis Valdes poem on Hope.
We'll value more what belongs to all
than what was earned.
We'll be more generous
and much more committed.
