{"product_id":"9781637634943","title":"The Middle: How the Quiet Majority Can Mend a Divided Nation","description":"\u003cb\u003eDrawing on decades spanning a diversity of roles in business, ecumenical service and elected political office, Patrick Payton delivers a bold vision for reclaiming trust, resisting outrage, and building a future rooted in humility, courage, and common ground.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn today’s America, the loudest voices often come from the political extremes—yet most citizens find themselves somewhere else entirely: in the Middle. Tired of the constant shouting, rigid litmus tests, and the relentless “us versus them” mentality, millions of Americans long for a return to civility, common sense, and real problem-solving. \u003ci\u003eThe Middle\u003c\/i\u003e is their rallying cry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Drawing from more than three decades of experience as a pastor, mayor, and business leader, Patrick Payton offers a bold but hopeful vision for how principled, pragmatic leadership can bridge divides and restore trust in civic life. From the pulpit to the chambers of government, Payton has witnessed firsthand how extremism corrodes relationships, shuts down dialogue, and leaves everyday citizens feeling voiceless. Here, he makes the case for reclaiming influence from the grassroots—where real change begins.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With candor and humility, Payton equips readers to:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead with character and courage from the ideological middle.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResist the pull of political tribalism and outrage culture.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize and counter the warning signs of extremism.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild consensus and foster meaningful dialogue in families, workplaces, and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReclaim civic engagement rooted in humility, civility, and mutual respect.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNeither partisan rant nor culture-war manifesto, \u003ci\u003eThe Middle\u003c\/i\u003e is a call to action for the millions who feel unseen and unheard in today’s polarized climate. It is a book for Americans who believe our future depends on listening well, rejecting false choices, and working together—because progress is only possible when we meet in the middle.","brand":"Forefront Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43085177880637,"sku":"9781637634943","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781637634943_p0.jpg?v=1775256815","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781637634943","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}