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A review by mikezickar
Freedom of Speech: Mightier Than the Sword by David K. Shipler
4.0
I really enjoyed this book and listened to the audio version read by the author.
He picks 3 or 4 different areas of recent history where First Amendment issues have arisen: school districts struggling with parental concern over the content of assigned course material, government spying to prevent terrorism and the treatment of whistleblowers who have exposed government deceit, the challenges of truly free political speech for those who don't have money to broadcast their views, and struggles with a Jewish theater in Washington DC who presents material that is at odds with the political mission of supporting organizations.
Shipler does a great job trying to listen to all sides of the story, and treating people who he clearly disagrees with, with respect and dignity. His listening skills and the empathy he feels for everyone is this book is very contagious.
He picks 3 or 4 different areas of recent history where First Amendment issues have arisen: school districts struggling with parental concern over the content of assigned course material, government spying to prevent terrorism and the treatment of whistleblowers who have exposed government deceit, the challenges of truly free political speech for those who don't have money to broadcast their views, and struggles with a Jewish theater in Washington DC who presents material that is at odds with the political mission of supporting organizations.
Shipler does a great job trying to listen to all sides of the story, and treating people who he clearly disagrees with, with respect and dignity. His listening skills and the empathy he feels for everyone is this book is very contagious.