Exciting News: “The Art of the Compromise” Now Available as an Audiobook!
I’m thrilled to announce that my book, “The Art of the Compromise,” has taken on a new form as an audiobook! After many late-night recording sessions and cups of coffee, the narration is complete and has been submitted to ACX for review. Within the next 5-10 days, it should be available for you to enjoy through Amazon’s Audible soon.
About the Book
Our American democracy is not broken. Our two-party political system and constitutional government are working, though perhaps not at their best. In recent years, we have experienced the storming of the Capitol, the rise of demagogues (such as Donald Trump and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), and the polarization into Red and Blue States. Unfortunately, we seem to be at a low point, a possible breaking point. However, we should not fear this moment. We should embrace it and learn from it. We have been here before as a nation—Shays’s Rebellion, the Civil War, the turbulent Sixties. Each moment was perilous, yet we survived and became stronger. Our Founders designed our Constitution to bend and not break.
The turmoil we see today in America is not new. Yet, we have lost something. We have forgotten the art form of compromise. Like Trump, we have lost our way, and we see government as a business where the Art of the Deal reigns supreme and compromise has become a four-letter word, shunned from public discourse. We must learn again to compromise. Compromise does not have to mean milquetoast, meet-in-the-middle solutions that satisfy no one, but rather it can mean integratively complex solutions that revolutionize government. After all, our Constitution, the foundation of the American government, has been described as “a bundle of compromises.” Such solutions satisfy the differentiated positions of the left and the right in a “bisociated compromise,” a term defined and explored in this book. To return to better days as a nation, we must recognize that government is not a business, and thus, we must reject the Art—and Tyranny—of the Deal and reclaim the Art of the Compromise.
Why Listen to the Audiobook?
While my production and narration skills may be amateur, I believe this adds authenticity and personal touch to the audiobook. You’ll hear the passion and commitment that went into every word, making the experience all the more genuine. Plus, there’s something uniquely captivating about hearing the author’s voice narrate their work—like having a personal conversation with me, the writer.
So, keep an ear out for the release! I can’t wait for you to embark on this auditory journey with me. Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your continued support.
Happy listening!
PS If you already have the audiobook and are looking for the supplemental PDF with figures and additional readings, you can download the PDF here.
