How to Be Right by James O’Brien Summary
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In "How to Be Right," James O'Brien dissects modern arguments with surgical precision. Named book-of-the-month by Waterstones and WH Smith, this provocative guide exposes the tactics behind Brexit, Islamism, and political correctness. Can you win debates without alienating others? O'Brien shows how.
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When Did You Choose to Be Straight?
There's a moment in every heated argument when someone pauses, genuinely confused by a simple question they've never considered before. When did you choose your sexuality? When did you decide to be attracted to the people you're attracted to? The silence that follows reveals something profound: we hold countless strong opinions we've never truly examined. In an era of Brexit, Trump, and social media echo chambers, James O'Brien has built an unlikely career as a liberal talk radio host who doesn't shout, doesn't lecture, and doesn't counter-argue. Instead, he asks people to explain not just what they believe, but why-and then listens as they dismantle their own arguments. What emerges is a masterclass in critical thinking that feels less like political debate and more like watching someone gently remove the scaffolding holding up a house of cards.
The Revolutionary Act of Actually Listening
The Double Trauma of British Muslims and Manufactured Outrage
Brexit Means... What Exactly?
The War Against Political Correctness and the Elevator Conversation
Alternative Facts and the Death of Objective Truth
The Question That Changes Everything
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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