I would like to share a new book I’m Just Saying: A Guide to Maintaining Civil Discourse in an Increasingly Divided World by Milan Kordestani (Author)
Today’s world isn’t like the world my parents grew up in where a man’s word was law and kindness were the key to everything. Or even in my world where we didn’t hear much about guns and killing. Today when we drive down the street and glance at someone, they pull a gun on us. Which terrifies me for my son who will be venturing into the world and his first job and driving soon.
I’m blessed that a Press Release arrived for I’m Just Saying: A Guide to Maintaining Civil Discourse in an Increasingly Divided World which I will have my son red in his Homeschool Reading Class. Because all children need to learn to communicate without upsetting people and I can tell you my husband also needs to read this book and use the information inside it because he has the worst tempure ever and says things he shouldn’t to people and just don’t care.
This scares me to death with the world we live in. I’m afraid one day he may get hurt or Charlie and I might if where with David. If you haven’t thought about its effective communication is a foundation to a successful life. The Author was kind enough to put together a collection of essays on a variety of topics, ranging from politics to pop culture, and Kordestan brings a fresh perspective to each one by providing practical tips and strategies for approaching difficult conversations with respect.
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A straightforward look at the history and the art of maintaining courteous communication in an increasingly divided world.
Have you ever been in a conversation that, after volleying back and forth, ended with the words, “I’m just saying . . .”? Usually, this signals frustration, that the discussion has reached a dead end, that you haven’t made your point, and may even leave you feeling that your relationship with the other person has changed for the worse. Digital interactions, devoid of nuance and understanding, further complicate discussion. We may believe that we are superior because our opinions are the “right” ones, and in the future avoid conversations with those whose opinions differ from ours, sending us into a never-ending echo chamber.
In I’m Just Saying, author Milan Kordestani shows us that although challenging conversations can be unpleasant, they can also help us grow. Sometimes, people inspire us to change how we speak, making us better communicators in the process as we search to find common ground with those with whom we disagree.
Kordestani uses contemporary case studies and personal experience to teach readers how to have constructive conversations by engaging in civil discourse—the idea that good-faith actors can reach consensus on any opinion-based disagreement. He discusses influential leaders and reflects on his successes and failures in creating The Doe, an online publication focused on civil discourse. He addresses the challenges that digital media consumption presents when seeking common ground—especially when people are only digitally connected.
Civil discourse, an essential part of democracy, is becoming rare in today’s digital age. I’m Just Saying examines discourse’s successes and the ways to rebuild it. Drawing from history, popular culture, and personal anecdotes, the book promotes effective civil discourse by providing practical advice and strategies for respect. Through story, I’m Just Saying offers insight and tools for politeness in a divided world.
About the Author: Milan Kordestani
Milan Kordestani is a social entrepreneur and author who advocates for common-ground solutions to systemic socioeconomic problems. Kordestani’s environmental studies background allowed him to understand humanity’s impact on earth systems and to see why societal attempts to mitigate the environmental crisis have failed. As a result, he shifted his focus to founding numerous businesses – Nota, Audo, and Guin – each of which offers a sustainable solution for a core systemic issue across civil discourse, education, and culture.
Through his businesses and writing, Kordestani encourages the next generation to find solutions that drive positive societal change. He has published his perspectives on topics like civil discourse, the future of work, conscious capitalism, and the publishing industry regularly in outlets such as HuffPost, Entrepreneur, and Rolling Stone.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
