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

Kohn, Sally

ISBN 10: 1616207280 / ISBN 13: 9781616207281

Published by Algonquin Books (edition First Edition), 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Opposite of Hate: A Field Guide to Repairing Our Humanity
• Publisher: Algonquin Books (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1616207280
• ISBN 13: 9781616207281
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

“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 CNN, 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.
               

              

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.