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I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) - Book Review

 "Unity is diversity embraced, protected, and maintained by an infinitely generous love." -Richard Rohr, Unity in Diversity I just finished reading (or more accurately, listening to) "I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening)" by Sarah Holland and Beth Silvers on having difficult political conversations using a framework of shared values and grace. The authors tell of their story of coming from very different political backgrounds ("Sarah from the left" and "Beth from the right") and working out how to have the kind of difficult conversations that most of us often try to avoid. They also have a political podcast called "Pantsuit Politics" that addresses major political issues from their different perspectives. Taking Off Our Political Jersey The first important concept from this book was taking off our political jersey to encourage meaningful dialogue.  We often see politics much the way we see sports. Our political arguments a...