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From the acclaimed author of Unfinished Business, a story of crisis and change that can help us find renewed honesty and purpose in our personal and political lives

Like much of the world, America is deeply divided over identity, equality, and history. Renewal is Anne-Marie Slaughter’s candid and deeply personal account of how her own odyssey opened the door to an important new understanding of how we as individuals, organizations, and nations can move backward and forward at the same time, facing the past and embracing a new future.

Weaving together personal stories and reflections with insights from the latest research in the social sciences, Slaughter recounts a difficult time of self‐examination and growth in the wake of a crisis that changed the way she lives, leads, and learns. She connects her experience to our national crisis of identity and values as the country looks into a four-hundred-year-old mirror and tries to confront and accept its full reflection. The promise of the Declaration of Independence has been hollow for so many for so long. That reckoning is the necessary first step toward renewal. The lessons here are not just for America. Slaughter shows how renewal is possible for anyone who is willing to see themselves with new eyes and embrace radical honesty, risk, resilience, interdependence, grace, and vision.

Part personal journey, part manifesto, Renewal offers hope tempered by honesty and is essential reading for citizens, leaders, and the change makers of tomorrow.

Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics by Anne-Marie Slaughter is a thought-provoking book that explores the concept of renewal in various aspects of life, from personal growth to societal change. Slaughter argues that crises can be catalysts for positive transformation, leading to personal and collective growth. Through engaging storytelling and insightful analysis, she offers a compelling narrative on how to navigate crises, embrace change, and emerge stronger on the other side.

Slaughter begins by examining personal renewal, delving into the experiences of individuals who have overcome adversity and emerged with renewed purpose and resilience. She highlights the importance of recognizing and acknowledging pain, rather than suppressing or ignoring it. By embracing the challenges that life presents, individuals can discover new strengths and perspectives, leading to personal growth and transformation.

The book then moves on to explore renewal in the workplace. Slaughter argues that organizations are often resistant to change, but those that embrace it can reap significant benefits. She provides examples of companies that have successfully navigated crises by fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation. By creating a supportive environment where employees feel empowered to take risks and learn from failures, organizations can drive renewal and achieve lasting success.

Slaughter also examines the role of renewal in politics. She argues that our current political system is in dire need of transformation. By breaking down the barriers between political parties and ideologies, and fostering a spirit of collaboration and compromise, we can create a more just and equitable society. Slaughter provides concrete recommendations for reforming the political process, such as ranked-choice voting, public financing of elections, and term limits for elected officials.

Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics is a timely and important book that offers a roadmap for navigating the challenges of our time. Slaughter's insights on personal growth, organizational transformation, and political renewal provide valuable guidance for anyone seeking to create positive change in their own lives and in the world around them.