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I Used to Like You Until...

(How Binary Thinking Divides Us)

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I Used to Like You Until...

By: Kat Timpf
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In this whip-smart follow-up to the “ruthlessly honest exploration of comedy and cancellation” (Dr. Drew) You Can’t Joke About That, New York Times bestselling author Kat Timpf examines the dangers of binary thinking, and how it threatens to take over our institutions, relationships, and even our freedoms.

For some reason, when it comes to complex issues, we’ve largely limited ourselves to just two options, resulting in a society of non-thinkers. After all, once you’ve picked a side, all the thinking has already been done for you. As an independent, libertarian voter who has spent the last ten years at Fox News, Kat has faced this issue too many times to count. She’s learned that surprising things can happen when you refuse to choose a team, especially when you work at a place some people call an existential threat to America.

Binary thinking is much more than just the enemy of critical thinking, it’s also an immediate danger to our political discourse, our institutions, our way of consuming news, our relationships, our creativity, and even to our freedoms. All too often, we will let a single difference in viewpoint, an assumption, or an association be enough to write off another person entirely, even if we know nothing else about them. We miss out on opportunities to connect or even collaborate, all while the people in power over us benefit from our division.

Through humorous examples from her own life and insight only someone in her bizarre position can possess, Kat reminds us that the world doesn’t have to be so black and white. In her signature witty voice, Kat inspires us to lean into thoughtful consideration, genuine conversation, vulnerability, and only hating people when they really deserve it.

©2024 Kat Timpf (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio
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Encouraging & Uplifting

Kat and Tyrus are why I watch Gutfield. This was the first book I've read from Kat and I immediately want to read her previous one now. Thought provoking and insightful she hit at everything that I've though since modern politics has divided us. I remember when people were more than who they voted for.

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the solution to our divide

Kat helped me see clearly, my democratic belief system DOES NOT mean I need to close my mind to other people or parties. Thank you, Kat, for helping me open my minds to GOOD ideas no matter what that idea aligns with.

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To the high and mighty

This book is simply a masterclass for respect and common decency. It powerfully disassembles binary thinking in an entertaining and thoughtful manner.

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Refreshing perspective and advice

Thank you Kat for being open, vulnerable and transparent. You gave me a lot to ponder. I always enjoy hearing your perspective on the Gutfield show. Getting to hear a whole book of your views was refreshing and informative. Thank you for encouraging us to get out of our narrow, binary boxes!

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Kat Timpf rocks!

I really liked the whole book. Very honest and thoughtful…chapter 7 was my favorite.

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Thinking about a very powerful woman

Kat your parents should be brimming with pride. Don't let anybody tell you can't do what you did. Don't be silent and be a free spirit for all can see and be a light for all.

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Beautifully written

This is an incredibly beautifully written book that explores deep subjects such as mental health, sexual orientation, parent-child relationships, and death - All with a touch of humor. I cannot recommend it enough

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Honesty

I loved the honesty in this 2nd of Kats excellent prose. I believe anyone who reads or listens will find something in here that they can relate closely with.

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Raw, Intellectual, Engaging

I wasn’t sure I was going to like this book as well as her first one. While contemplating whether or not I would leave a review or even finish the book, I suddenly found myself commenting on the chapters. Before I knew it, I was annoyed by a phone call interrupting the narration. Upon checking, I saw I was over half way through and still hadn’t got out of bed to eat lunch or clean house. Ultimately, I fell in love with the book and decided I love Kat more for sharing her deep thoughts and experiences than I did before. We have a LOT in common on the subjects covered. I love how she shows us how celebrities are more normal off camera than we give them credit for. They have the same emotional struggles we all deal with in everyday life. The image portrayed on camera is only what the show wants us to see. I appreciate how open Kat is in this book. I thought I wouldn’t like it as much as the last book and I was right. I like it even more! Give it a try. She will make you think about why you believe and act the way you do. And she does it all without judgement. I hope she writes more books, even if they aren’t as personal as this one. I’d give it 7 stars if I could!

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Everyone should read this book.

This was an insightful explanation of the battle between conservatives and liberals, and how destructive it is to our own relationships and to society. Kat Timpf has been one of my favorite Fox talents. Now she is even more of a favorite.

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