In Search of Common Ground
Inspiring True Stories of Overcoming Hate in a Divided World

This book shares interesting stories based on the author's interviews with people who changed their minds and overcame bias after having closer contact and/or a meaningful relationship with someone they were initially prejudiced against. He includes current and historical case studies, including som......more

I never write book reviews, so forgive me for my lack of eloquence: I thought the statement that nothing bad happens from getting along with someone from the other side was incredibly poignant and something I needed to hear. Hearing stories of people learning to love and respect each other despite th......more

This book started out like the beginning of a horse race, immediate galloping and then slowed down and meandered a while with a short pick up in the last chapter. I think I know why too! Division between groups, tribes, political parties, races and so on is a tough one to figure how to solve. In my......more

This nonfiction book attempts to address how the world can overcome the hatred and prejudices that divide us. I was intrigued to read this book because it is written by a German journalist. I was curious to see what hatreds and prejudices would be discussed in the book. Most of my readings around th......more

This book was SO good!! It was such a captivating read about our world and how it’s so divided now. It’s 100% middle ground which is a huge factor why I enjoyed it so much and I finished it in 4 days because of how interesting it was to read. A lot of it had to do with other country’s issues and po......more