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Logis does not present himself as a victim or hero. Instead, he offers a rare and unsparing act of accountability: a public apology for the role he played in spreading disinformation, dehumanization, and fear-and a blueprint for how people can leave extremist movements without losing their dignity, identity, or community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book opens with a foreword by former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger, who places Logis' personal story within the larger fight to preserve constitutional democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Rich tells the tale of his odyssey with great honesty, forthrightness, and most importantly, humility...He appreciates that many in the movement are motivated by a love of country, because he was one of them. 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Use this book to get together with colleagues or cousins, neighbors or strangers, friends or frenemies, and explore the art of listening to understand.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-Susan Clark, coauthor of \u003cem\u003eSlow Democracy: Rediscovering Community, Bringing Decision Making Back Home\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a climate of widespread contempt and even hatred for people who disagree politically, we can each make important contributions to better our lives, our relationships, and our country. We can stand up for what we believe while also building bridges across the political divide. While many fear for our nation's future, there are practical steps we can each take to build hope for a better America. 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