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The Undertow Scenes from a Slow Civil War

Jeff Sharlet

A National Book Critics Circle Finalist for Nonfiction An unmatched guide to the religious dimensions of American politics, Jeff Sharlet journeys into corners of our national psyche where others fear to tread.

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The Bulwark Podcast

Undertow was highly recommended as a book that people need to read and absorb, particularly if Trump wins, but even if he doesn't. The book was described as being similar to Liz Cheney's book about the January 6th insurrection and Tim Alberta's book about evangelicals.

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I recommend that everybody read Undertow or listen to it on Audible.

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Undertow was highly recommended as a book that people need to read and absorb, particularly if Trump wins, but even if he doesn't. The book was described as being similar to Liz Cheney's book about the January 6th insurrection and Tim Alberta's book about evangelicals.

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I recommend that everybody read Undertow or listen to it on Audible.

I just think it's like Liz Cheney's book about the entire TikTok of what happened, the insurrection and Tim Alberto's book about evangelicals, the Kingdom, the Power and the...

I think Undertow will teach you things about this country that will blow your mind.

Episode: Jeff Sharlet: Scenes from a Slow Civil War

This was described as Jeff Sharlet's latest book, focusing on scenes from a slow civil war in America.

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Jeff's book, "The Undertow" Scenes from a Slow Civil War

The Undertow, Scenes from a Slow Civil War. Jeff, thanks for joining me on the podcast today.

The big title essay, the book, The Undertow was the first travel I took.

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