{"title":"Mónica Guzmán","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of \u003cstrong\u003eMonica Guzman\u003c\/strong\u003e, a thought-provoking author celebrated for her insightful explorations into complex social issues. Her work encourages readers to engage in open-minded dialogues, making it a perfect addition to the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eI Never Thought of It That Way\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to embrace curiosity and empathy in conversations. Monica Guzman's writing blends storytelling with practical advice, guiding you to understand different perspectives. This approach not only enhances communication skills but also fosters a more inclusive mindset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the collection and discover Monica Guzman's unique ability to transform seemingly mundane conversations into enlightening experiences, all while enriching your educational journey. Whether you're a student, educator, or lifelong learner, her works promise a rewarding reading adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-never-thought-of-it-that-way-by-monica-guzman-9781637746028","title":"I Never Thought of It That Way","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePORCHLIGHT BOOKS JUNE 2022 NONFICTION BESTSELLER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"I can see this book helping estranged parties who are equally invested in bridging a gap—it could be assigned reading for fractured families aspiring to a harmonious Thanksgiving dinner.\" - \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Like all skills, these techniques take practice. But anyone who sincerely wants to bridge the gaps in understanding will appreciate this book. Guzmán is emphatic about making an effort to work on difficult conversations.\" - \u003cem\u003eManhattan Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe think we have the answers, but we need to be asking a lot more questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJournalist Mónica Guzmán is the loving liberal daughter of Mexican immigrants who voted—twice—for Donald Trump. When the country could no longer see straight across the political divide, Mónica set out to find what was blinding us and discovered the most eye-opening tool we're not using—our own built-in curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePartisanship is up, trust is down, and our social media feeds make us sure we're right and everyone else is ignorant (or worse). But avoiding one another is hurting our relationships and our society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this timely, personal guide, Mónica, the chief storyteller for the national cross-partisan depolarization organisation Braver Angels, takes you to the real front lines of a crisis that threatens to grind America to a halt—broken conversations among confounded people. She shows you how to overcome the fear and certainty that surround us to finally do what only seems impossible—understand and even learn from people in your life whose whole worldview is different from or even opposed to yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from cross-partisan conversations she's had, organised, or witnessed everywhere from the echo chambers on social media to the wheat fields in Oregon to raw, unfiltered fights with her own family on election night, Mónica shows how you can put your natural sense of wonder to work for you immediately, finding the answers you need by talking with people—rather than about them—and asking the questions you want, curiously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn these pages, you'll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow to ask what you really want to know (even if you're afraid to)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow to grow smarter from even the most tense interactions, online or off\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow to cross boundaries and find common ground—with anyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're left, right, centre, or not a fan of labels—If you're ready to fight back against the confusion, heartbreak, and madness of our dangerously divided times—in your own life, at least—Mónica's got the tools and fresh, surprising insights to prove that seeing where people are coming from isn't just possible. It's easier than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531567190252,"sku":"9781637746028","price":57.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2536193482771.jpg?v=1749279572"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/monica-guzman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}