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How to Persuade: a NWSOFA Book Club book club discussion “The Persuaders” – Hybrid Wed, Feb 28 @7PM
February 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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NWSOFA is hosting a hybrid book club discussion (Palatine library and Zoom) to discuss the acclaimed book, The Persuaders, with fellow members.
We will explore how the insights from the book support our work toward a multiracial, multi ethnic democracy
The Persuaders:
At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy immerses readers in the world of dedicated activists and organizers spanning the nation, all driven by the common goal of expanding the progressive movement without compromising our principles or drifting toward the center. Anand Giridharadas delves deep into the art of addressing threats and injustices while extending a hand to those who may not yet share our views, but potentially could in the future.
The Powering Progress book club series
is being initiated across the country by Indivisible National. Their goals in doing this work include promoting an understanding of the value of an active and inclusive government, fighting back against the Right’s divide and conquer strategy, and supporting Indivisibles in becoming strong messengers to persuadable audiences.
NWSOFA/Indivisible invites you to join a discussion on the book “The Persuaders” on Wednesday, February 28th in a Hybrid (in-person & Zoom) format.
In-person will be in meeting room “A” at The Palatine Library at 7pm.
Palatine Library District. 700 N North Ct, Palatine, IL 60067
Note: if you can not make the in-person you can join by Zoom. – To attend by ZOOM click this zoom link at 6:55 pm.. you will be able to interact with all participants.. ->> https://bit.ly/NWSOFA-Zoom
In the book “The Persuaders”, ~ the author Anand Giridharadas writes brilliantly about how leaders and everyday Citizen’s are working to change minds, bridge divisions and fight for democracy – through communicating effectively – hear their stories! a perfect book for our times.