Sarah and Beth are leaders and role models in the way they hear and see people with whom they disagree. If you have had turmoil in relationships because of differing views, this book is for you.

I would read a whole book by Sarah and Beth on each of the topics discussed in this one! I especially enjoyed the chapter about local government. This book is a great complement to their podcast and felt like a great overview of the principles they bring to their conversations every week.

I enjoy listening to Sarah and Beth on Pantsuit Politics and this felt like a lovely longer version of their podcast. I love that their perspectives of nuanced and full of grace and love. Conflict is so hard but this makes it feel like I can approach with dignity and kindness. Highly recommend!

I loved how Sarah and Beth shared their own stories and experiences working through political conflict in personal, institutional, etc. settings. Following in the footsteps of their first book, Sarah and Beth offer thoughtful, kind, but realistic ideas on how to talk to the people around you about politics when everything seems so divided. It’s a very timely book.

This is the book we all need right now. In their signature style, Sarah and Beth guide us through not just different ways to think about issues in front of us but how to talk about them.

As a loyal listener of the Pantsuit Politics podcast, I enjoyed hearing from hosts Sarah and Beth in this format. Sarah and Beth provide "political therapy" as they guide their readers toward connection despite the seemingly impassable conflicts that divide us in today's America.

Thanks to Revell and NetGalley for the free ARC.

I’m a big fan of Sarah and Beth from Pantsuit Politics so I was always going to preorder and read their book. Theirs is always a welcome perspective with kindness and generosity while also demanding something of their readers. I loved that this contained a lot of their personal stories and some much-needed scripts.

I was so excited to be part of the launch team for this book! I absolutely love Pantsuit Politics and whenever a big news story happens I find myself waiting for a conversation between Sarah and Beth. This book takes examples of hard conversations they have in their life and gives concrete advice on how to have hard conversations in yours. I loved the structure - starting with intimate relationships and moving out into more casual ones.

I have shared about their podcast and premium content in my stories many times and I’m so glad that this book allows me to share them again in a different way. If you struggle with feeling unsure of how to tackle hard subjects, I encourage you to pick up this book! I am looking forward to rereading it slowly and deliberately since I’m physically incapable of savoring a book in my first read of it.

In this book, Beth & Sarah walk through how the layers of the relationships in our lives affect how we see things differently — and how to work through those differences to repair and maintain kind, loving relationships with the people we need most, even when we feel like we’re on opposite sides of a chasm. The books works through the layers from those closest to us (families of origin, partners, children) to the workplace and the global citizenry, helping readers to reframe their approach to conflict and see it as a place to build strength and trust into relationships, not a reason to leave them in the dust.

The amazing podcast hosts of Pantsuit Politics have figured out a way to help us with our interpersonal connections, or lack thereof, when it comes to a variety of topics. You need this book (and their first) before your next family gathering!

Sarah and Beth give practical tips for having meaningful conversations and building strong relationships in Now What? I love how they give examples from their lives and then insert “making the connection” and offer practical scenarios and tips. Then, at the end of each chapter they have a section called “Now what?” That invites you to think more deeply on the topic and put into action what you just learned. I love this practical book and it’s a pleasure to read! It’s as if your sitting down for tea with a good friend who offers sound advice.

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC from NetGalley and the authors.

This book was incredibly thought-provoking. It is not a step-by-step fix it book, but Sarah and Beth do spend 10 chapters identifying and discussing areas of potential discord in our lives. They offer perspective, history, and ideas for addressing how better to live with conflict in each of theses sectors of life.

The chapters on friendship, the workplace, institutions, and social media really spoke to me. The chapter about global citizenship provide excellent food for thought and a good challenge.

I would recommend this book for anyone looking to make any relationship better.

Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers give great practical advice, share personal stories and ask thought provoking questions for when we are divided about practically everything. Now What? is your guide to finding connection and moving forward with in-person and online relationships of all kinds when our differences are constantly on display. Highly recommend this book for everyone!

It's hard to talk about this book without first talking about the amazing Pantsuit Politics podcast, which is hosted by these authors. Pantsuit Politics is what happens when two smart, well-read, articulate, big-hearted, invested friends sit down and discuss politics and current events from different perspectives. Sometimes they agree, sometimes they disagree, but they are always reasoned and empathetic with each other because, again, they are *friends*.

This book, "Now What?", is the natural extension of the work that that Stewart Holland and Silvers do on their podcast. It's is a very practical guide to staying in relationship with loved ones with whom we disagree, and includes sections on family, close friends and partners, and work and community relationships. It even addresses the difficult question of when to leave a relationship.

The world is a wild place, and unfortunately, factions are only becoming more divided. Read this book if you want to combat the inevitable infighting. Definitely recommend.

I'm so grateful for the timely and wise words of this book. The gracious way that Beth and Sarah encourage the reader to continue to love and engage with those who disagree, not for the sake of winning arguments, but for the sake of relationship, is both rare and inspiring. I'm grateful that as culture and politics get more divisive, that they continue to lead us in the way of connection over division.

I’m a long-time listener of the Pantsuit Politics podcast and this book read like an extended episode of that. I loved how they broke things down and gave specific words to use in certain conversations while still keeping those phrase’s flexible enough to work for a wide variety of people and opinions.
Reading this book at times left me feeling like I was having a conversation with friends over coffee and at other times like I was listening to wise older mentors (even though we’re the same age).
I highly recommend this to anyone looking to improve the quality of the conversations in your life.

This book is so timely and important. I'm a huge fan of the Pantsuit Politics podcast - Sarah and Beth have been voices of reason that bring nuance and perspective into conversations that otherwise can feel overwhelming. This book is an extension of that podcast, and I'm here for it. Every day it seems like I'm asking myself literally "Now what?" based on what is in the news or happening locally, so this title immediately resonated with me before even jumping in to the content.

The way that this book encourages thoughtfulness, nuance, context and embraces reasonable conflict/disagreement within relationships is all very important dialogue to raise, especially in today's atmosphere. I loved the injection of personal stories/perspectives from both Sarah and Beth - their insights are both vulnerable and inspiring. This is a book that I need to digest and likely read again - and I'm sure that I'll take away nuggets of perspective that I didn't catch the first time. I believe it frames topics and conversations that need to be had and that readers will be all the better for having taken the time to read, consider, and implement the content in this book.

I am so excited to have received my pre-ordered copy of my book in the mail. And thank you to the publisher and author team for giving me the opportunity to read and review the book in advance of it's release date.

I have been a follower of Sarah and Beth and their podcast, Pantsuit Politics, for years now. While I read their first book and enjoyed it, I feel that this book really meets the moment we're in as a people. So many times while reading the book, I found myself in Sarah and Beth's stories, in their words. Things are not easy in the world right now and I so appreciate their approach to connecting with the people you love, your community, and the world. We all have conflict in our lives, political and otherwise, and arguing doesn't serve us or the people around us. Connection does, and that really comes through in this book. We do not have to always agree on everything, and most times we won't, but there is hope in asking questions and connecting your views to the views of others. I continue to appreciate Sarah and Beth for all they do.

I have listened to Sarah and Beth’s podcast, Pantsuit Politics, for the past three years and really love their mantra of taking a nuanced approach to politics. Now, the two have added another aspect, which I’ll call “curiosity.” Their practical recommendations regarding how to approach differences of opinions among family, friends, colleagues and even strangers is such a relief in a world where the binary approach (right/wrong, good/bad) rules the day. If you want to learn how to win a debate with your stupid cousin, this is not the book for you. BUT, if you want to build a stronger relationship with said cousin and understand what drives their thinking, Beth and Sarah have some helpful approaches that may work for you. The authors have nicely consolidated the research of many specialists into this book. So while they are not breaking new ground, per se, they are making is much more accessible and easier to implement in one’s own life. One of my favorite parts of this book is the authors’ willingness — as in their podcast— to be vulnerable and share examples from their own lives where they also struggle with managing strained interactions and relationships. All in all, this is a wonderfully pragmatic guide that I believe most readers will find helpful and engaging.

I very much enjoyed reading this book! Sarah and Beth are not only a treat to listen to, but make very entertaining writers as well. While these pages may not solve all of the world's divisive issues, they certainly give a lot of insight, information, and practical approaches to starting conversations with family, friends, and anyone who may hold a different viewpoint or philosophy than your own. I very much appreciated the insight into dealing with family members and I was blown away by the chapter on local government. In fact, that is the one area where I feel I can now start to make some changes. I look forward to reading more from my Pantsuit Politic gals!