In the midst of violent upheaval, the author and activist reminds us of the power and promise of transformation In the midst of violent upheaval, the author and activist reminds us of the power and promise of transformation I n 2004, Rebecca Solnit released Hope in the Dark, a series of extended essays in response to the war in Iraq. Drawing on the resilience she saw after Hurricane Katrina, she offered a vision of solidarity and tenacity. The book experienced a sharp surge in popularity after