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Six Conversations We're Scared to Have

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Six Conversations We're Scared to Have

By: Deborah Frances-White
Narrated by: Deborah Frances-White
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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

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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, y'know, 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 Deborah examines how the world has come to this and what we can actually do about it. Most importantly, she explores how to change minds, including our own. Deborah invites us to boldly meet this moment in history with hope, clarity and courage. She has written, as Desiree Burch says, 'a book to leave you transformed.'


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'A bold and timely manifesto for dialogue over division' JEMIMA KHAN
'Delving into everything from censorship to the so-called "trans debate", its message is one of empathy over anger' iNEWS
'A wonderful invitation to open your mind, open your heart and let some nuance and compassion in' MARY ANN SIEGHART
'A must read. In a world full of noise and confusion, this book illuminates a pathway to real debate' JULIA GILLARD
'Humane, rigorous and important' BRIDGET CHRISTIE
''I can't believe that the best conversation I've ever had about some of the most heated topics of today, was with this book' DAN SCHREIBER
'Stimulating, challenging, disarming, original, pithy, gritty and witty - a must read' KATHY LETTE

©2022 Deborah Frances-White (P)2022 Hachette Audio UK
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I really enjoyed this book. The author has a very interesting perspective that is well worth delving into. As an ex-jw (born in) myself, I found myself agreeing with pretty much everything that she says. Manipulation tactics are so much easier to spot when critical thinking is used, and the author is very fair in seeing and explaining from all angles. She looks at why people hold the views that they have, and how easily someone, or group of people, can suddenly become "the enemy".
Well worth reading/listening. I'm on my 4th listen, now.

This is one to share!

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Deborah weaves together phenomenal storytelling, history and comedy to create a powerful message about the ways the world has evolved for the worse and how we can come together to overcome some of the undeniably horrifying challenges we face today. I had to stop so many times to write down notes on the street as I listened. This book is essential for anyone who needs a spot of hope and wants to understand where we go to from here. Thank you.

Essential and Inspiring

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I am so grateful for your insightful book. It has been incredibly enlightening and helpful, and it was great to hear someone share how I feel about the topic on our unfair prison system in the UK that you discussed. Your book is a powerful tool for meaningful change, and I believe it can inspire countless others to have more loving compassion.

Brilliant!

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I loved this book. It really makes you think about things differently, but it isn't preachy. It is so well researched, intelligently written and compassionate. I really enjoyed it.

Incredible Book - Everyone Should Read!

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I have learned so much from this well researched and intelligent book.
If only more of those who hold the view that “it’s my opinion and I have every right to it” could embrace a different perspective and be enlightened by it.
Perhaps in other countries there will be those who can embrace opinions contrary to their own, really listen to them and be prepared to change their minds. However, in the U.K. where a race to the bottom is the predominant m.o. and the lowest common denominators have the loudest voices and influence, it seems impossible. The dystopia, which is this allegedly 1st world country, will continue until it implodes.

Inciteful, informative and intelligent

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Beautifully argued, deeply humane, and committed to understanding the problems faced not only by the marginalised but also those who want to keep them marginalised. A genuine longing to find ways of hope.

Essential and engaging

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This book is an insightful delve in to the dark that could lie ahead for humanity. It is very well written and read and will (hopefully) leave you wanting to help to make change.

Extremely relevant

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Engaging and thought provoking book. Add to your MUST read list for 2025 and bulk buy to gift to everyone you know for Christmas. Actually, their birthdays- this just cannot wait.

An essential listen for all those feeling a little alone

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I've long been a fan of DFW and the guilty feminist. In this book, the way she breaks down complex conversations and finds the humanity in all of it is really useful. There's a lot of scary but thought provoking stuff, and I can't recommend it highly enough

Essential listening

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Excellently researched. D F-W is an ideal person to write something like this as she can bring humour as well as she brings well thought, well researched, supported, cited evidence and considerations. The book should be disturbing, given some of the content but she manages to keep it positive. Can’t recommend it enough

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