Chaucer’s Book Talk-Local Author Tania Israel

Chaucer’s Books hosts local author Dr. Tania Israel for an in-store book talk and signing of her book Facing The Fracture:How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nationon Tuesday, August 13 at 6 p.m.

Book Description- Facing the Fracture Unsettled by provocative news, clashing politicians, and social fragmentation, Americans struggle to navigate the challenges of living in a divided country. Facing the Fracture offers a path out of the distress and disempowerment plaguing everyday people. Grounded in psychological research, this book offers readers strategies to reduce toxic input from media, manage polarizing thoughts and feelings, and engage effectively with others. And they will learn that they have the power to improve their personal well-being, relationships, community, and country.

Author Biography –  Tania Israel (PhD) is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara and the award-winning author of Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work (APA, 2020). She has shared her work on navigating political polarization with campuses, conferences, corporations, elected officials, and faith communities. Tania has received honors from Congress, the California State Legislature, and the American Psychological Association. Her TEDx talks, podcasts, and The Flowchart That Will Resolve All Political Conflict in Our Country can be found on her website, taniaisrael.com. She grew up in Charlottesville, VA and lives in Santa Barbara, CA.