Join the Yankee Bookshop and NWPL for an evening of thought-provoking conversation with Beth Malow and Doug Teschner, authors of Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times.

They believe that amid a climate of widespread contempt and even hatred for people who disagree politically, we can each make important contributions to better our lives, our relationships, and our country. The book includes

• skills for greater self-awareness of how our reactions impact our health and well-being.
• ways to mend relationships torn apart by politics and empower people when difficult conversations arise.
• actions to rebuild a national culture of kindness, dignity, and respect.

They aim to find a way to turn the politics of fear and contempt into the politics of hope.

Beth Malow is a neurologist and science/health communicator working in public health and climate change, and has given a TEDx talk, The Art of Communicating Science. She lives in Quechee, VT, and moderates workshops and debates for Braver Angels, the bipartisan non-profit grassroots organization focused on uniting Americans in our divided time.

Doug Teschner ran the Peace Corps in Ukraine and led a community education effort to end the Ebola epidemic in Guinea. As Braver Angels New England Regional Leader, he led the effort that led to the creation of a bipartisan caucus in the NH House of Representative, where he previously served as a GOP legislator. Doug lives in West Lebanon, NH.

Free and open to all. Yankee Bookshop will be on hand with copies of Beyond the Politics of Contempt for purchase and signing.