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ABOUT THIS MOMENT

Throughout time, many have emphasized the importance of living in the now. Being present has become one of the mantras of our distracted age. Yet, the experience of this very moment is deeply informed by the past. To see the present for what it is we must face its DNA in both our personal and social histories as truthfully as possible. Only then will we be able to experience what we see with some clarity, resist simplifying, know our contradictions and tread gently as we find our way forward.

The future begins with the story we tell in this moment.  The quality and force of that story will be measured by its authenticity and the conviction we can bring to telling it. Each voice is alone and yet a part of that universal voice with all of its joy, anger and non-uniformity. To envision the future is to listen to the many voices and always remember that they are that complex and unquantifiable unity.
“A book of immense courage, written with elegance and great power."
—Philippe Sands, author of East West Street
Starred Review, Publisher's Weekly
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"Om hon rör sig ängsligt och trevande är hon också envis och modig, och när hon väl fullbordat sin färd är världen sig inte helt lik längre. Det är faktiskt riktigt vackert.”
​Lars Linder, Dagens Nyheter
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Voices between:
​the Creative Conversations

A podcast series by established authors devoted to exploring how we co-create a world that's more considerate, more resilient and stronger in the face of today's challenges.
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LEARNING PROGRAM

The learning program focuses on themes such as how democracies can collapse and what the consequences are; and why it is important to vigorously defend and strengthen democracy, universal human rights and the rule of law.

Request downloadable printed discussion modules, including questions and learning exercises and watch videos linked to an unusual personal journey, as portrayed in Julie Lindahl’s book The Pendulum. 
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the chain - The Europeans Podcast

A collaborative journalism project celebrating humane stories across Europe as part of The Summer of Solidarity.

Read Julie Lindahl's contribution to the chain of loveletters to Europe, a 23-day journey through Europe seen through a dog's eyes.

JULIE'S SoNG

Song Inspired by The Pendulum
by Adolphson & Falk
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Learn more about our collaboration and read the lyrics in Swedish & English.
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