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katieproctorbooks's review
4.0
This was good, and the audio felt like an extra long podcast with these two, who I love. There’s a lot about building empathy for others, asking thoughtful questions when disagreements arise, and talking to kids about hard things happening in the world. Definitely worth the read!
sincerelyme_dani's review
5.0
I usually hate reflection/discussion questions in books. They don’t often match the questions I’m asking myself, and thus feel more annoying than helpful. But Sarah and Beth have put together a book so full of valuable questions and reflections that I’m forced to reconsider my opinion. I think I love my fellow humans better because of this book.
marci_rockey's review
5.0
As always, Sarah and Beth share excellent practical advice and personal stories about addressing difficult topics with those closest to us. The format of focusing on various places of connection and the distinction between politics and governing was also very helpful as they encourage readers to think about the importance of opportunities for local involvement.
notesonbookmarks's review
4.0
Short and sweet. I'll probably buy a copy but love listening to the audio! 4.5
whatmeaganreads's review
4.0
There's lots of practical information packed into this book that I felt I could've said myself. I've enjoyed reading from other people's perspectives on what they feel is necessary and usually the best way to handle the situation with several topics discussed in this book(politics, education, religion). We don't always realize how our words/attitudes/facial expressions can impact our friends, relatives and confidants. There's a very thin line between what is appropriate to discuss and what is not when it breaches the lines of manipulation, bullying, or ridicule. This book helped me to also realize that while we all will always not agree on everything it's best to not try and stick around those that make us feel what I mentioned in the previous sentence.
emilykathleenwrites's review
4.0
Conflict IS Connection.
I love the Pantsuit Politics podcast, so it was no surprise this book was great on audio. Both Sarah and Beth are very knowledgeable in the politics of the day, but their real skill is in teaching communication. I found myself applying each section to a conflict, and sometimes even a specific person in my life, and I came away with actionable next steps to those conflicts.
I love the Pantsuit Politics podcast, so it was no surprise this book was great on audio. Both Sarah and Beth are very knowledgeable in the politics of the day, but their real skill is in teaching communication. I found myself applying each section to a conflict, and sometimes even a specific person in my life, and I came away with actionable next steps to those conflicts.
nicoletallywhite's review
4.0
A lot of underlining - but also several things that made me question…??? I couldn’t decide between 3 or 4 stars. Not quite a 4 star book for me, but gave the benefit of the many highlights.