The Opposite of Hate: A Field Guide to Repairing Our Humanity - Softcover

Kohn, Sally

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1616209399 ISBN 13: 9781616209391

Publisher: Algonquin Books, 2019

Synopsis

"Brilliantly illustrates the immense and disarming power of changing course and driving not toward division, but toward civility and mutual respect." --Ms. magazine As a progressive commentator on Fox News and now CNN, Sally Kohn has made a career out of bridging intractable political differences. In this age of dangerous partisan resentment and rising bigotry, she decided to investigate hate itself--to better consider how we can stop it. With her trademark humor and humanity, Kohn introduces us to leading researchers and scientists who are exploring the evolutionary and cultural roots of hate. She travels to Rwanda, to the Middle East, and across the United States, talking with former terrorists and reformed white supremacists, and even sitting down with some of her own Twitter trolls. What she discovers is surprising: All of us harbor hate but the powerful acknowledgment that we are all in this together can lead us out of the wilderness. The opposite of hate is connection.

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About the Author

Sally Kohn is one of the leading progressive voices in America today. A CNN political commentatorandcolumnist, she was previously a Fox News contributor, and before that worked for over fifteen years as a community organizer. Kohn's writing has appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times, RollingStone.com, Elle.com, USA Today, Time, and many other outlets. She is also a popular keynote speaker and frequently leads media and speaking-skills workshops for grassroots activists and corporate leaders. Kohn lives in Brooklyn with her partner, Sarah Hansen, and their daughter, Willa.

Edition details

• Publisher: Algonquin Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1616209399
• ISBN 13: 9781616209391
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272