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Discussion of "The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How WE Can Do It Again" by Robert D. Putnam, author of the 2001 breakout culture chronicle "Bowling Alone."

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Discussion of Them: Why We Hate Each Other & How To Heal, by U.S. Senator from Nebraska, Ben Sasse.

Book Discussion – Philadelphia, PA

Contact Organizer for exact location - Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia

NEW! Literature Against Polarization discussion of Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover

Book Discussion – ONLINE

Online US

90-minute discussion of the book "Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned How to Love the Right," by Ken Stern. All members are welcome to attend, listen in, and - as attendance numbers allow - participate in the large group discussion.

Book Discussion – White Fragility/White Guilt Book Discussion

Online CA CA

White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo and White Guilt by Shelby Steele represent two opposing perspectives on race in America. Conflict between these perspectives has given rise to increased and sometimes violent, social, and political division. Join the Silicon Valley and Orange County/South Bay Alliances of Braver Angels for a book discussion exploring the conflicting ideologies […]

Book Discussion – Book Discussion “Them” by Ben Sasse Session 2

Host Organization: Montana-Wyoming Braver Angels Alliance
Partner Org(s): Wyoming Tribune Eagle
State/Region: MT

"Them: Why We Hate Each Other and How to Heal," by Ben Sasse ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Book Discussion – Braver Angels Book Discussion: Dare To Lead

Host Organization: BA National - Library
State/Region: - National

Dare to Lead Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Brené Brown ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Book Discussion – “Caste” and “Discrimination and Disparities”

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC
Partner Org(s): South Bay Alliance / Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA

Braver Angels hosts a discussion of two books, Caste by Isabel Wilkerson and Discrimination and Disparities by Thomas Sowell. These book represent two different perspectives on the prosperity and power gap between racial groups in America. We encourage people to read both books and participate in the discussion. For people who haven't done the reading, […]

Book discussion: High Conflict by Amanda Ripley

Host Organization: Braver Angels Library
State/Region: - National

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Book Discussion – MN Book discussion: “Two Tribes”

State/Region: MN

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org Join this Minnesota Braver Angels session where we discuss literature against political polarization. Our book this time is Two Tribes by Minnesota author and Braver Angels member Tyler Storlie. Set in a land nearby but a time long ago, Two Tribes is […]

Book Discussion – “Reaching Common Ground” Book Discussion with the Author

Host Organization: AR - Braver Angels of Central Arkansas (BACA)
Partner Org(s): Central Arkansas Library System
State/Region: AR
Online US

Braver Angels of Arkansas is excited to host a book discussion with Frederick Golder, author of the book "Reaching Common Ground," at 6:30 pm, Nov. 8, via Zoom. Golder’s book aligns perfectly with Braver Angels’ mission. "Reaching Common Ground" aims to teach readers how to turn confrontation into dialogue, dialogue into understanding and understanding into […]

Book Discussion: “The 1619 Project and the 1776 Commission”

Host Organization: Braver Angels Nashville
State/Region: TN
Brentwood Point III Clubhouse 1830 General George Patton Drive, Brentwood

Local Focus: Nashville Area Two Nashville Area Alliance Steering Committee members, one red and one blue, will co-lead a discussion, offered to all subscribers and members in the Nashville area on the two documents. It is an opportunity for citizens to take a “deeper dive” into these two important documents which dominate much of the […]

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