Book Discussion
Online USDiscussion 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 "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."
Discussion of Them: Why We Hate Each Other & How To Heal, by U.S. Senator from Nebraska, Ben Sasse.
NEW! Literature Against Polarization discussion of Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
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.
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 […]
A moderated discussion of Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America (2017) by James Forman, Jr. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Â Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Just Us - An American Conversation by Claudia Rankine ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org Braver Angels book discussion.
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
THEM Why We Hate Each Other--and How to Heal Join a moderated discussion of Ben Sasse's with Braver Angels Joint States/WY Tribune Eagle.
Love Your Enemies - How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt by Arthur C. Brooks Local Focus: Burnsville, MN Join a moderated discussion of Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from Our Culture of Contempt (2019) by Arthur Brooks.