Two Books via Mickey Bogart

Yesterday I had a wonderful opportunity to visit with one of my favorite high school teachers, Mrs. Bogart — and it was a wonderful visit. She recommended both of the books pictured here. Mrs. Bogart is part of a book club that began in her church and has since expanded to include other members of the Meadowlark in Manhattan community. Both titles have officially been added to my reading list!

I read Heather Cox Richardson’s How the South Won the Civil War several years ago and have been following her ever since — both through her Substack newsletter and on YouTube. Excited to dive into Democracy Awakening next. And John Pavlovitz is exactly the kind of voice we need right now.

So grateful for teachers who keep teaching us, long after we’ve left the classroom. 📚

Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage & Compassion When Cruelty Is Trending by John Pavlovitz

Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson

More links to spaces where I advocate for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law are available at:

wesfryer.com/advocacy​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​