Come to Howe Library 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. Website is beyondthepoliticsofcontempt.com and Substack newsletter is togethernow.substack.com

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.
• Steps to integrate political activism and bridge building.
• 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. She’s appeared on NPR 1A and the PBS Newshour.

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 Representatives, where he previously served as a GOP legislator. Doug lives in West Lebanon, NH.

This event is hybrid. If you would like to attend via Zoom, register here.