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In Search of Common Ground
- Author
- Bastian Berbner
- Narrator
- Robert Fass
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 18 October 2022
- Run Time
- 6 hours 56 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
As heard on NPR’s “This American Life,” unlikely friendships challenge every kind of bias, to offer hope that our societies can heal
Much has been written about our polarized media, social bubbles, and intractable biases. Award-winning journalist Bastian Berbner circled the world to find a different narrative. In Search of Common Ground is his profound collection of true stories that prove it is possible to mend even our fiercest divides.
In Arizona, a former neo-Nazi befriends his Black parole officer. In Germany, an older couple dread the arrival of their new Roma neighbors—but are moved upon meeting them to offer help and become strong supporters. In Ireland, we see one friendship change the world when a gay-rights activist overturns a conservative mailman’s homophobia—and together, they help sway public opinion to legalize gay marriage. Other gap-bridging stories include:
Young Democrats and Republicans (United States),
A Danish policeman and a Muslim boy in danger of radicalization (Denmark), and
A neo-Nazi and a Palestinian prisoner (Germany).
With added historic and sociological research, Berbner gets to the root of what pushes people apart, and shows that we can dissolve divisions by simply meeting face to face. This is essential, uplifting reading for everyone who aspires to live without hate.
Critics Review
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“With his clear voice and flawless interpretations, Robert Fass’s performance aligns well with this socially conscious documentary…Fass is also adept at performing the intimate and often touching stories of the entrenched haters as they engaged with the people they hated.”
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“At this moment, when it feels like the whole world is retreating deeper and deeper into competing camps who don’t listen to each other, it’s exciting to read about anyplace doing the opposite—and thrilling to have a whole book of them.”
Ira Glass, host of This American Life
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“It is heartening to read a book that understands we need to build trust to find real solutions to the issues we are facing around the world. One of the most critical elements of radical empathy is taking action to create change—and this book provides a path for doing just that.”
Terri Givens, author of Radical Empathy
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Details
- Author
- Bastian Berbner
- Narrator
- Robert Fass
- Duration
- 6 hours 56 minutes
- Release Date
- 18 October 2022
- ISBN
- 9798212225625
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Right-of-centre democratic ideologies, Centrist democratic ideologies, Politics and government
Synopsis
As heard on NPR’s “This American Life,” unlikely friendships challenge every kind of bias, to offer hope that our societies can healMuch has been written about our polarized media, social bubbles, and intractable biases. Award-winning journalist Bastian Berbner circled the world to find a different narrative. In Search of Common Ground is his profound collection of true stories that prove it is possible to mend even our fiercest divides.In Arizona, a former neo-Nazi befriends his Black parole officer. In Germany, an older couple dread the arrival of their new Roma neighbors—but are moved upon meeting them to offer help and become strong supporters. In Ireland, we see one friendship change the world when a gay-rights activist overturns a conservative mailman’s homophobia—and together, they help sway public opinion to legalize gay marriage. Other gap-bridging stories include:Young Democrats and Republicans (United States),A Danish policeman and a Muslim boy in danger of radicalization (Denmark), andA neo-Nazi and a Palestinian prisoner (Germany).With added historic and sociological research, Berbner gets to the root of what pushes people apart, and shows that we can dissolve divisions by simply meeting face to face. This is essential, uplifting reading for everyone who aspires to live without hate.
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