Hope in Action - by Sanna Marin (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Sanna Marin, the world's youngest prime minister when she took office, shares her inspiring path to leadership and offers a bold vision for how to affect change in both our local communities and on a global stage"--

Book Synopsis

National Bestseller

Sanna Marin, the world's youngest prime minister when she took office, shares her inspiring path to leadership and encourages readers to effect change in the world.

In Hope in Action, Sanna Marin takes readers on the extraordinary journey of her trailblazing career and exemplifies a new kind of leadership. When she became prime minister of Finland at just thirty-four years old, Marin was the youngest world leader at the time, captivating international attention with her progressive ideas and decisive action in a crisis.

Marin's story is one of resilience and hope. The first in her family to attend university, she broke barriers to become a highly respected role model for many young girls and women. Her term as prime minister saw historic milestones--she led Finland through the COVID-19 pandemic, and her government implemented reforms addressing climate change, social justice, and equality. She helped the country navigate neighboring Russia's devastating full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Finland's rapid joining of NATO--the swiftest entry for any country in the alliance's history.

Through vivid retellings of her experiences, Marin shares how she overcame significant political challenges and how she coped with her personal life becoming public, as in an incident that sparked a media frenzy and prompted women around the world to express their support.

Hope in Action is more than a memoir--it's a rallying cry. Marin urges the next generation of leaders to bring their full selves to the job. Her story is an empowering testament to the opportunities we have to effect real change.

Review Quotes

"A progressive vision of social democracy as a blueprint for global progress... inspiring... She candidly addresses the unique pressures facing contemporary politicians, particularly women, who must navigate constant scrutiny... Marin provides thoughtful insight into her transformative leadership." --Kirkus

"Sanna Marin's story is one of resilience and courage. Hope in Action is her rallying cry--a powerful guide to claiming your power and using it to build a better, more just world." --Hillary Rodham Clinton

"Sanna Marin was a decisive leader not only for Finland, but also for our shared transatlantic security. Hope in Action offers a compelling and personal account of the pivotal moments that shaped her historic tenure. It's a powerful reflection on the challenges we are facing in times of global uncertainty." --Jens Stoltenberg

"Sanna Marin is an extraordinary woman with the courage, strength, and leadership to inspire. This memoir is a testament to the power of truth and authenticity, and will empower women all over the world." --Diane von Furstenberg

Praise for Sanna Marin

"Globally, Sanna Marin has been celebrated for becoming Prime Minister so young. However, she is not a political novice, and she proved that good leadership does not depend on age." --Time100 Next

"[Marin] changed the image of who a politician can be... in refusing to be anything other than exactly who she is, while continuing to do her job with aplomb, Marin proved to the world, and all of its women, that there's room for them in the political arena, too." --Elle

"There's a word the Finnish use to describe their national character: sisu. It refers to a sense of stoicism, of determination. Sisu is hardiness, resilience and a can-do attitude. It is a bracing dip in a freezing sea. It is gritting your teeth and shaking hands with your political enemies. It is the perfect word to describe Marin." --Vogue

About the Author

Sanna Marin is the former prime minister of Finland and the former leader of the Finnish Social Democratic Party. Marin made history as the longest-serving female prime minister of Finland, leading a coalition government entirely headed by women. She currently works as a strategic counselor advising leaders on their reform programs, geopolitics, climate, gender equality, and the impact of emerging technologies.