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amlane16's review
2.0
2.5 stars. I agree with their practice of integrating grace, curiosity, and integrity into political discussions. However, I felt that they took scripture out of context to fit their arguments. I also thought they could have spent more time on practical strategies for navigating political conversations well, instead of spending so much time trying to support the why of their personal politics.
3twirlygirls's review
5.0
The importance of giving grace, seeing nuance, recognizing the media’s false dichotomy of America along with great instructions for exiting the echo chamber. Amazing work, ladies.
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5.0
These two remarkable and intelligent women signing off with their podcast catch-phrase “Keep it nuanced” is exactly what I needed to hear to cement my feelings and thoughts about this book. It was a challenging (i.e. me occasionally sassily talking at my Bluetooth speaker and then checking myself…) but extremely valuable and important book. I recommend this to all people, especially those who tend to exist in their cozy echo chamber as I usually do. The nuance piece is huge, and these women are great at pointing out the times when a particular situation is not partisan (I.e. condemning the events in Charlottesville 2017), which is where I was sometimes struggling in this post-January 6th era, but they also presented helpful strategies for how to engage in productive dialogue and what to do when it’s no longer productive.
jenniferstringer's review
3.0
Many good reminders as we approach election season: The importance of talking politics, but doing so civilly. Start by taking off your team's jersey - get to the reasons and whys - and not because it's your party's platform. Keep politics in perspective. Someone's position on nuclear proliferation does not define who they are. Leave room for grace - for yourself and whomever you're speaking with when things go beyond civil. Get curious about why others believe the way they do...again find the whys. Embrace the paradox of messy issues. Many of the country's problems are complicated. If they were easy, we would have solved them already. Be ok with being uncomfortable. As we discover something is not as we believed, it's going to make us uncomfortable. We don't have to immediately retreat to our comfort zones. Be willing to exit the echo chamber. Read/listen to other news sources, talk to people from all walks of life. Listen to them. And finally keep it nuanced. There are issues where everyone can agree - both parties should eschew racism, school shootings, etc. but nuanced in the how to proceed. Make way for the nuance before going for the easy knee-jerk party line dogma.
ctoler's review
4.0
Very thought provoking book.
This book makes you consider other points of view and realize most of us aren’t at ones and tens. We are much closer to the middle of the spectrum then media would like us to believe.
This book makes you consider other points of view and realize most of us aren’t at ones and tens. We are much closer to the middle of the spectrum then media would like us to believe.
matilynkay1's review
3.0
This book provides some thoughtful ideas on how to have more compassionate political conversations. The ideas presented are an important part of having conversations that actually address issues. A useful piece in a larger puzzle of working through gridlock and pursuing justice.
Edited to add: I enjoyed this more on the second listen.
Edited to add: I enjoyed this more on the second listen.
mnstucki's review
3.0
It was funny to me to browse some of the reviews on here... Lots of people disgusted with the authors for either not talking enough about their religion (or not basing their stances enough in their religion), or that they did it too much. Which is, essentially, the story of trying to acknowledge nuance and multiple viewpoints in any arena, but particularly politics, which is the topic of this book. Anytime you're not willing to take an extreme stance, most of the populace is going to be happy to destroy you for it, because as humans, we like things to be black and white, right and wrong, easily adjudicated. Given the criticisms, I think Sarah and Beth can pat themselves on the back for a job well done.
reading_rachel's review
4.0
I look forward to the Pantsuit Politics podcast episodes each week, and I took my time working through Sarah and Beth’s book because I wanted to stop and think about each thing they had to say. I like how they guide and provide a chance for reflection without telling readers and listeners, “this is what you need to do.” I plan on coming back to this in the audio form, because I just love hearing Sarah and Beth talk about everything. Read this, then buy a copy for someone you know. Or give your rep a copy.
jenni_r's review
4.0
The mark of a good work of Non fiction with action steps and things to think about is that once I’m done, it’a loaded with highlights and post it tabs!
This is one of those books!
This is one of those books!