The Opposite of Hate by Sally Kohn

The Opposite of Hate by Sally Kohn

A stunning debut by a truly gifted writer--an eye-opening read for both liberals and conservatives--and it could not come at a better time.--Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Option B, with Sheryl Sandberg

What is the opposite of hate?

As a progressive commentator on Fox News and now CN, Sally Kohn has made a career out of bridging intractable political differences and learning how to talk respectfully with people whose views she disagrees with passionately. Her viral TED Talk on the need to practice emotional--rather than political--correctness sparked a new way of considering how often we amplify our differences and diminish our connections.

But these days even famously nice Kohn finds herself wanting to breathe fire at her enemies. It was time, she decided, to look into the epidemic of hate all around us and learn how we can stop it. In The Opposite of Hate, Kohn talks to leading scientists and researchers and investigates the evolutionary and cultural roots of hate and how incivility can be a gateway to much worse. She travels to Rwanda, the Middle East, and across the United States, introducing us to former terrorists and white supremacists, and even some of her own Twitter trolls, drawing surprising lessons from dramatic and inspiring stories of those who left hate behind.

As Kohn confronts her own shameful moments, whether it was back when she bullied a classmate or today when she harbors deep partisan resentment, she discovers, The opposite of hate is the beautiful and powerful reality of how we are all fundamentally linked and equal as human beings. The opposite of hate is connection.

Sally Kohn's engaging, fascinating, and often funny book will open your eyes and your heart.

Sally Kohn is a significant progressive voice in the United States today. She was previously a Fox News contributor and worked as a community organizer for over fifteen years before becoming a CNN political pundit and columnist. The Washington Post, the New York Times, RollingStone.com, Elle.com, USA Today, Time, and many other publications have published Kohn's work. She's also a popular keynote speaker who offers media and speaking-skills seminars for grassroots activists and business executives. Sarah Hansen, Kohn's partner, and their daughter, Willa, live in Brooklyn.

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ISBN 13	9781616207281
ISBN 10	1616207280
Title	The Opposite of Hate
Author	Sally Kohn
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Algonquin Books
Year published	2018-04-10
Number of pages	272
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