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Politics have long been a source of polarization and unhappiness in society. Finding a way to have important conversations about difficult topics, without compromising our personal relationships, is essential. How can we disagree better, build our communities, and love those around us regardless of whether they vote the same way as we do?  

“Publicly insulting others simply fuels the terrible national addiction to political hate.”

Arthur Brooks

“Contempt makes political compromise and progress impossible”

Arthur Brooks

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Love Your Enemies

How Decent People can Save America from the Culture of Contempt

Drawing on ancient wisdom, cutting-edge behavioral science, and examples from history’s greatest leaders, Arthur Brooks shows how we can bridge national divides and make progress as a society, all while becoming happier and more effective people.

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“If you're satisfied with our toxic ideological climate, then don't bother reading this book. But if you'd like to rebel against the present nonsense, Arthur Brooks can show you how to do it with joy and confidence—regardless of your political preferences.”

Ben Sasse
U.S. Senator from Nebraska

“Arthur Brooks shows you it’s possible to build a life that really does get better with age”

Simon Sinek
New York Times Bestselling Author

“Love Your Enemies is a handbook for a new generation of leaders who want to bring America together—and anyone seeking to be more effective in a fractious political environment.”

Steve Case
Chairman and CEO of Revolution

“Arthur Brooks offers the practical prescription in Love Your Enemies that could lead to a more peaceful, just, sustainable, and healthier world.”

Deepak Chopra
Author, The Healing Self

“In Love Your Enemies, Arthur Brooks reminds us that we can disagree without being disagreeable, and that everyday citizens have the power to bring our country back together.”

David Axelrod
former Senior Advisor to President Obama

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Love Your Enemies | Mean Tweets

Almost all of us are sick of the culture of contempt — our habit of treating the people who disagree with us not as merely incorrect in their views, but as totally worthless. Most Americans want to fight back. The problem is that they don’t know how.

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Arthur Brooks in Conversation with Simon Sinek: Love Your Enemies

Arthur Brooks and Simon Sinek discuss the key themes of Brooks' book, Love Your Enemies, and outline a series of practical strategies for leaders in all areas of life who wish to subvert the culture of contempt and advance progress. Recorded March 10, 2019 at 92nd Street Y.

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