The award-winning book Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times offers a hopeful roadmap for Americans trying to make sense of this dark moment and striving to find a better way. The goal is to transform the politics of fear and hatred into the politics of hope. The authors offer personal stories and practical tips to better our lives, our relationships, and our country — including how to stand up for what you believe without disparaging others.

The book received a Literary Titan Award for “exceptional quality in writing, research, and presentation” and transforming “complex topics into accessible and compelling narratives that captivate readers and enhance our understanding.”

Beth Malow lives in Hartford, Vermont. She’s a neurologist and science communicator focused on public health, sleep, and climate change. A TEDx speaker who moderates workshops and debates for Braver Angels, she has appeared on NPR 1A, PBS Newshour, and other news outlets.

Doug Teschner lives in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. His background includes serving as a GOP state legislator, leading the Peace Corps in Ukraine, and helping to end the Ebola epidemic in Guinea. He also led the Braver Angels initiative to create a bipartisan caucus in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and was a panelist on the NPR show “The Middle“.