Hope is action

More than just a memoir from the former Finnish prime minister

An inspiring call to the younger generation not to be afraid to enter politics and change the world

Sanna Marin took office as the youngest prime minister in the world. In her book, Hope is Action, she describes her inspiring journey to the very top of politics and, at the same time, offers a bold vision for changing local communities and the entire world for the better.

The reader joins the author on a remarkable journey. Marin recounts her pioneering political career and shares her vision of how top-level politics can also be done. She became Finland's prime minister at just thirty-four and captured the world's attention with her progressive ideas and courageous stances in moments of crisis.

Her story is one of resilience and hope. She was the very first in her family to attend university, overcame numerous obstacles, and became a global icon personifying a progressive politician in a top position. During her premiership (2019–2023), she had to deal with several serious crises. Marin guided her country through the Covid-19 pandemic, and her government pushed through a number of progressive reforms – for example, in the fight against climate change and in the areas of equality and social justice. She helped her country absorb the shock of neighbouring Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine. Finland then rapidly joined NATO; no one had ever joined the North Atlantic Alliance so quickly.

Sanna Marin vividly describes her own experiences. She writes about overcoming very challenging political situations and how she dealt with her private life becoming a public matter. One of her "scandals" caused a media frenzy and prompted many women, including Hillary Clinton and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to express their support for the Finnish prime minister.

Hope is Action is more than just a memoir; it is a call to action. Marin appeals to the next generation of top politicians to be completely dedicated to their work. The story of the young Finnish prime minister is immensely encouraging and empowering, proving that we all have the power to bring about real change.

Sanna Marin is the former Prime Minister of Finland and former chair of the Finnish Social Democratic Party. She was the longest-serving female prime minister in Finland's history, and her coalition government was made up of parties led by women. She currently works as a strategic consultant for top politicians, particularly in the areas of reform, geopolitics, climate, gender equality, and the impact of new technologies.