This book was a refreshing read, especially in the political climate we are in. Too often when people find out about a person's political affiliations/leanings, we immediately make assumptions about them, most often negative ones. It was nice reading people's stories and struggles as they cope and come to solutions with people they love on their political disagreements. I'd recommend this book to anyone of any political leaning.

I thought this was a great read for our current cultural climate. People who see issues differently are not just people with different viewpoints - they are enemies and not worth spending time with. Jeanne Safer challenges that perspective and provides real-life examples, techniques and ideas on how we can have close relationships with those who.see issues differently than us - even while disagreeing. The principles of her book are simple - but ones we all need a reminder of!

Politics are perhaps more contentious now than they have ever been before. At least in my recent memory. How do we navigate relationships where we differ politically? Is it possible to love those from the other side? This book explore these questions and takes the reader through different types of relationship, sharing stories from people all over the country. This book is a great introduction to the topic and felt bipartisan in its approach. Check this one out if you are wondering how to approach relationships with those across the aisle.

This is a much needed book in our current political climate for many people! My husband and I are Democrats and politics always seems to come up when we go visit my Republican family. This book gave some great tips on how to avoid conflict. Highly recommend!

"Emotional connections with your parents, siblings, children, and other close relatives cannot be severed; you can't get a divorce from your family of origin, even if you leave town, or change your name, your religion, or your party affiliation, because these relationships live within us and inform all other intimate bonds for the rest of our lives."

Unfortunately in today's current political climate, I am finding it harder and harder to relate to others that have vastly different political opinions than mine. My brother, who is older than me and lives in a different part of the country, had wildly different political views than I do, and I am always looking for a way to preserve that relationship while still remaining true to myself.

Jeanne Safer has written a helpful and intriguing book on different ways to handle these relationships. While I didn't feel that everything in the book pertained to me or my own situations, I still found it interesting to read about other people's experiences with difference in opinions with people in their own lives. I have not listened to the podcast of the same name, but will definitely give it a listen after reading this book.

I was originally attracted to this book because my husband and I have very different political views so I was curious about what the author would have to say about it. A few chapters in, I thought that it wasn't the book for me because it seemed to be about couples (or friends or family members) that fought about politics and it was threatening their relationship. My husband and I don't fight about our politics so I was having a hard time relating. I kept on reading, though and found it to be very affirming. All of the techniques and strategies that she suggests are sound and are the very ones that my husband and I have found to be successful. If you and your partner (or friend or family member) are having a hard time seeing eye to eye and it's threatening your relationship this is the book for you.