Conversations That Matter: How Americans Can Talk about Tough Issues and Remain United - Hardcover

by Billy Planer (Author)

The author is on a mission to instruct citizens on how to effectively engage in constructive and respectful discussions-even amidst deep disagreement

Politics. Religion. Identity. Current Events.

The above issues have cost us relationships with family, friends, and coworkers.

We would rather split apart than engage in a challenging conversation.

It doesn't have to be this way!

In his thought-provoking, prescriptive work Conversations That Matter, educator Billy Planer shows how to:

-Initiate conversation with someone whose views are diametrically opposed to yours

-Present your point of view without conveying a negative or condescending attitude or tone

-Ask probing questions without offending the other person

-Maintain your composure during an uncomfortable conversation

-Distinguish fact from fiction and bias in the news

-Prevent political news from upsetting and distracting you

-Respond if you are attacked for expressing an opinion

-Handle social media and the onslaught of extreme perspectives

-Continue the dialogue after an uncomfortable conversation

Americans are not as divided as we think. We just need to properly engage in the conversations.