{"product_id":"better-than-we-found-it-conversations-to-help-save-the-world-paperback","title":"Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrederick Joseph\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePorsche Joseph\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Accessible and enlightening. . . . Whether considered individually or taken as a whole, these crucial topics will shape the future, and the Josephs want readers to be ready to join the conversation.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat is disinformation, and how does it influence our lives? How did the wealth gap become so staggeringly wide? Why do so many Americans lack access to quality health care? And--most importantly--what can we do about it all? Through a combination of personal anecdotes and interviews, authors Frederick Joseph and Porsche Joseph make a compelling case for tackling some of the biggest issues of our day, from gun violence, the prison system, transphobia, and indigenous land theft to climate change, education, housing, and immigration. Covering sixteen topics and featuring more than two dozen interviews with prominent activists, authors, actors, and politicians, this is \u003ci\u003ethe \u003c\/i\u003eessential resource for those who want to make the world better than we found it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeaturing interviews with: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mehcad Brooks * Keah Brown * Julián Castro * Sonja Cherry-Paul * Chelsea Clinton * Charlotte Clymer * Mari Copeny, aka \"Little Miss Flint\" * Greg D'Amato * Jesse Katz * Amed Khan * Daniel Alejandro Leon-Davis * Willy and Jo Lorenz * Ben O'Keefe * Brittany Packnett Cunningham * Anna Paquin * Robert Reich * Brandon T. Snider * Nic Stone * Anton Treuer * Andrea Tulee * David Villalpando * Elizabeth Warren * Shannon Watts * Natalie Weaver * Brandon Wolf\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrederick Joseph \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of two instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers, \u003ci\u003eThe Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePatriarchy Blues: Reflections on Manhood\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of the picture book \u003ci\u003eBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever: The Courage to Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Nikkolas Smith. An award-winning activist, philanthropist, and marketing professional, Frederick Joseph was named to the 2019 \u003ci\u003eForbes \u003c\/i\u003e30 Under 30 list, is a recipient of the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award, and was selected for the 2018 Root 100, an annual list of the most influential African Americans. He lives in New York City with his wife, Porsche, and their dog, Stokely. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePorsche Joseph\u003c\/b\u003e is a development professional, writer, and former educator who has worked many years in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. \u003ci\u003eBetter Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut book. She lives in New York City with her husband, Fred, and their dog, Stokely.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 8 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748907483424,"sku":"9781536233025","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ddda6c34fd73c8c59f408d1b3ebb8385.webp?v=1779919663","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/better-than-we-found-it-conversations-to-help-save-the-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}