Download free companion resources for Beyond the Politics of Contempt

Whether you’re reading the book, listening to the audiobook, leading a discussion, or looking for practical next steps, this page brings together companion materials for Beyond the Politics of Contempt.

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A section-by-section guide for book clubs, groups, and individuals, pairing personal reflection with group discussion and action planning around the book's main themes.

Discussion Guide

A free preview that includes the full introduction, the opening chapter on finding hope amid political despair, and the complete table of contents.

Sample Chapter

A one-page checklist that distills the book into Looking Inward and Acting Outward steps, so you can mark what matters most and pick where to start.

A Checklist For Change
A black silhouette of a dinosaur roaring, with three zigzag lines above its head indicating anger or frustration, standing behind a flag that resembles the American flag. The background has a starburst shape, and there is text that reads "Conflict Entrepreneurs" at the bottom.

Audiobook Companion Images

Silhouette of a person with a thought bubble saying 'Am I the Problem?'
A graphic featuring a silhouette of a woman with short hair giving a thumbs-up, a rat, and a TV with an X mark, with the caption "Energized Majority."
Diagram comparing forces pushing for positive change on the left and negative change on the right, with a central focus on present situation/status quo.
Silhouettes of three people in front of a background with a burst shape, with the words "Exhausted Majority" in a starburst shape at the bottom.
A comic-style illustration of a person with a frustrated expression, with a speech bubble above saying, 'Am I the Problem?'
A chart showing forces pushing for positive change on the left and forces pushing for negative change on the right. The positive change side lists organizations and factors to help create a better future, while the negative change side lists disconnection, distrust, misinformation, and other negative factors.