Learning to Disagree - Print

Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect

By John Inazu

Hard cover, 224pp
ISBN 9780310368014
Zondervan (2024)

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Are you discouraged by our divided, angry culture where listening to different perspectives feels impossible? Inazu offers a hopeful and practical approach to engaging with those who see life differently.

As a constitutional scholar and legal expert, Inazu draws on his extensive experience to show how we can disagree productively and respectfully without compromising our convictions. He tackles a range of challenging issues – from critical race theory to religious freedom – and provides memorable stories and strategies to help us navigate daily encounters and lifelong relationships.

Inazu’s book equips us to:

• Understand what holds us back from healthy disagreement
• Learn specific, actionable strategies for clear and authentic dialogue
• Move from stuck, broken disagreements to mature, healthy ones
• Cultivate empathy as a core skill in personal and societal interactions

Feeling exhausted by the current state of dialogue? Learning to Disagree will help you build new bridges with neighbours, coworkers, and loved ones, fostering a more connected and joyful life while maintaining your convictions.

Discover the surprising path to navigating differences with empathy and respect through this insightful and practical guide.