“…A fictional memoir narrated by Dana Potowski, a restaurant critic and food writer in Altadena, CA…. When the beloved minister at her Unitarian Universalist church retires, Dana becomes the recorder on the selection committee to search for a new minister; only her husband, Jack, knows that she’s secretly there to gather material for her next book. Diverse in terms of race and age, the committee of eight is the church in miniature; for one long year, they meet, talk, go on retreats, and have group-building exercises…. The final vote is rancorous, and intractable activists wear everyone down, splitting longtime friendships. Is the chosen candidate the best for their church?… Huneven’s breezy style carries the plot, which is peppered with standout characters guaranteed to resemble someone readers know, and she addresses church philosophy with a light touch that many will appreciate.” Library Journal review
“Investigative journalist Angwin and Fields-Meyer, former White House senior advisor under President Biden, expand on their acclaimed New Yorker essay, “So You Want to Be a Dissident?” The book is not a how-to manual but instead uses the true stories of people who have resisted to invite the reader to learn how to take action, weaving together a narrative that will move and empower….Readers will also find the notes section at the end of the book a treasure trove. As misinformation abounds, credibility has never been more important, and the authors’ commitment to transparency is what makes On Courage work.” Booklist review
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