Six Conversations We're Scared to Have: 'An essential guide for fostering nuanced and intricate conversations in today's polarized society' (Gillian Anderson)

A brave, witty and surprising intervention in the culture wars, by the bestselling author of The Guilty Feminist

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 03 April 2025
Publisher: Little, Brown

From the bestselling author of "The Guilty Feminist," a book about how to change minds - including your own. An essential guide for fostering nuanced and intricate conversations in today's polarized society. GILLIAN ANDERSON "Tackles thorny, volatile issues with wit and insight." INDEPENDENT, "Books of the Month." The book we need right now. DAVID TENNANT "Thought-provoking and witty." MARIE CLAIRE "If you have ever felt shut down, this book is a godsend." EMMA THOMPSON "Shows us that progress lies in the imperfect spaces, where our shared humanity gives empathy the freedom to stretch out." NATASHA RADMEHR, "THE TIMES." "Finally! A book to succinctly express the complexity of our age." TOM ALLEN "A truly excellent primer." THE BOOKSELLER, NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH. "Compassionate, rigorous, electric!" TRAVIS ALABANZA *** Are you ready to talk? Why have disagreements become so flammable? Why are progressive people calling for censorship in comedy? How has the so-called "transgender debate" become so toxic, and what can we do to help? How is our empathy being manipulated by the internet? How does AI operate like a psychopath? How do we achieve progress in today's screaming hellscape? We are understandably scared to have difficult conversations right now. But comedian and bestselling writer Deborah Frances-White is even more scared of not having them. Having grown up in a cult which shut down any dissent, Deborah sees the same tactics being used in our rapidly changing society. She knows the value of freedom of speech, critical thinking, and the ability to argue well. And as the host of hit podcast "The Guilty Feminist," she has been having difficult conversations in public for almost a decade. In her new, urgent page-turner, "The Guilty Feminist Guide to Change the World," Deborah tackles the most pressing issues of our time with her trademark wit and wisdom. From the gender pay gap to climate change, from racism to misogyny, Deborah offers practical advice on how to engage in meaningful dialogue and make a positive difference in the world. She challenges us to listen more deeply, to be more open-minded, and to be willing to change our minds. Deborah's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world, and it is sure to spark important conversations in every corner of society.
Deborah Frances-White, the bestselling author of "The Guilty Feminist," has written a book that offers a guide to changing minds, including our own. The book is an essential resource for fostering nuanced and intricate conversations in today's polarized society. GILLIAN ANDERSON, an independent reviewer, describes the book as "thought-provoking and witty." DAVID TENNANT, a reviewer for "Books of the Month," calls it "a truly excellent primer." MARIE CLAIRE, another reviewer, says that if you have ever felt shut down, this book is a "godsend." EMMA THOMPSON, a reviewer for "The Times," notes that the book shows us that progress lies in the imperfect spaces, where our shared humanity gives empathy the freedom to stretch out. NATASHA RADMEHR, a reviewer for "THE TIMES," says that the book is "finally! A book to succinctly express the complexity of our age." TOM ALLEN, a reviewer for "The Bookseller," calls the book "a truly excellent primer." TRAVIS ALABANZA, a reviewer for "The Bookseller," describes the book as "compassionate, rigorous, and electric!" Deborah Frances-White is a comedian and bestselling writer who has been having difficult conversations in public for almost a decade. In her new book, "The Guilty Feminist Guide to Change the World," she tackles the most pressing issues of our time with her trademark wit and wisdom. From the gender pay gap to climate change, from racism to misogyny, Deborah offers practical advice on how to engage in meaningful dialogue and make a positive difference in the world. She challenges us to listen more deeply, to be more open-minded, and to be willing to change our minds. Deborah's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world, and it is sure to spark important conversations in every corner of society.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 134 x 215 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349015828