Political polarization and unrest are not exclusive to our era, but in the twenty-first century, we are living with seemingly unresolvable disagreements that threaten to tear our country apart. Discrimination, racism, tyranny, religious fundamentalism, political schisms, misogyny, "fake news," border walls, the #MeToo moment, foreign intervention in our electoral process-these cultural and social rifts charge our world, and we have failed to find a path toward agreement or unity. As Much Truth as One Can Bear is Marie Griffith's thoughtful response to an imperiled nation that has forgotten how to listen and debate productively, at a time when it needs vigorous discourse more than ever. Griffith performs the urgent work of examining the histories behind the issues at the root of our country's conflicts both past and present, from race and immigration to misogyny and reproductive rights. This is more than a study of the issues; it is an attempt to shed real light on how to encourage constructive dialogue and move society forward.
"With passion, nuance, and care, R. Marie Griffith has written a critical book for our difficult times. Making the World Over commends the values of truth-telling, empathy, courage, and conversation as the basis for a different way of being together in this country. It is a moral call to hold each other accountable. In the end, Griffith confronts the ugliness of who we are as Americans, and she da
Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., Princeton University
"Griffith approaches complex ideas in a way that is thoughtful, concise, and provocative without being incendiary."
