{"product_id":"todays-taboos-loren-thomas-9798232214142","title":"Today's Taboos","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere was a time when families talked, neighbors disagreed respectfully, and differing beliefs didn't mean the end of a friendship. That time is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe live in a world where three subjects control nearly every headline, every election, every conflict, and every social argument-yet we avoid discussing them honestly: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoney\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople work for it, worry about it, fight over it, and worship it. Yet conversations about money are filled with shame, secrecy, comparison, jealousy, and fear. Why is the subject that shapes our choices the one we're discouraged from exploring?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReligion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFaith can unite or divide. For some it is peace and purpose; for others, it is judgment or trauma. Why has spirituality become a cultural minefield instead of a deeper doorway to understanding each other?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolitics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolitics now determines who we trust, who we listen to, and who we allow into our lives. Civil disagreement has been replaced by outrage, insults, and echo chambers. The problem isn't that we disagree-the problem is that we can't disagree respectfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday's Taboos\u003c\/strong\u003e takes a brave and balanced look at why these subjects became forbidden-and why silence is dangerous. Through real stories, cultural insight, psychological truths, and a compassionate tone, this book explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy these taboos exist in the first place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow modern society punishes open conversation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe emotional triggers behind disagreement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow fear of judgment quietly destroys relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to speak with clarity, respect, and confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to listen without defensiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to find common ground where none seems to exist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a political book. It is not a religious book. It is not about taking sides.\u003cbr\u003eIt is about \u003cstrong\u003ere-learning how to talk to one another\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're tired of walking on eggshells...\u003cbr\u003eIf you want deeper conversations instead of shallow silence...\u003cbr\u003eIf you're ready to replace fear with curiosity...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday's Taboos\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a path forward-bold, thoughtful, and surprisingly hopeful.\u003cbr\u003eBecause the future belongs to those brave enough to speak-and wise enough to listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Loren Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798232214142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Loren Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Loren Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440628281599,"sku":"9798232214142","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2884efa1-6a1c-4c5f-9183-27feffaf1275.jpg?v=1777183724","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/todays-taboos-loren-thomas-9798232214142","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}