Dialogue and education are critical to preventing nuclear war and shaping policies that will reduce nuclear risks. Do you have civic-minded friends, family members, or co-workers who like to read, learn, and discuss?
This August and September, Back from the Brink (BftB) and Dutton Publishing invite individuals and communities to come together and take part in a national reading and community-based dialogue about Annie Jacobsen’s book, Nuclear War: A Scenario, U.S. nuclear weapons and policies, and ways to make a difference.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Published in March 2024, Nuclear War: A Scenario by investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen, is a harrowing, non-fiction account that examines the origins of U.S. nuclear war fighting strategy and one plausible scenario and timeline for how a catastrophic nuclear war could unfold based on current policies.
Based on interviews with scores of experts and former military and nuclear planning officials, the New York Times bestselling book offers an opportunity for civic-minded, concerned individuals to read and learn more and engage in important, non-partisan dialogue about U.S. nuclear weapons and policies.
HOW THE BOOK CLUB WILL WORK
Between now and the end of September, groups of folks will join together within existing or newly-formed book clubs to read Nuclear War: A Scenario, and then schedule an in-person or virtual meeting to talk about it, ask questions, and engage in meaningful, respectful dialogue.
In mid-September, individuals who registered to participate by submitting this form will be emailed a book club discussion guide, a link to a video from Ms. Jacobsen with her insights and perspectives, as well as recommendations from BftB on ways to stay involved on the issue and make a difference in your community.
REGISTER FOR THE BOOK CLUB
If you want to be part of a discussion but are not part of an existing book club or don’t wish to start your own, please RSVP for a virtual book club discussion on the registration form and we will be in touch with further details, including a Zoom link.
Want to involve community, business and political leaders in these discussions? You may indicate your interest on the registration form in purchasing discounted copies of the book which you can then mail or deliver to mayors, city councilors, state legislators, or members of your congressional delegation and invite them to join your club/community discussion.
Will there be an opportunity to ask questions of Ms. Jacobsen? There will be an opportunity for book club participants to submit questions that may be answered by Ms. Jacobsen in a Q&A video.
Need some ideas to find or start a book club or discussion group? You can consider…
- Talking to your local librarian
- Connecting with a local bookstore
- Bringing this initiative to your place of worship or community groups you’re involved with
- Searching for local and virtual book clubs via online platforms such as bookclubs.com or meetup.com
Are you planning on hosting or joining an in-person book club?
We’d love to see and hear about it! Send a group photo with the book and a couple of sentences on how it went to info@preventnuclearwar.org. We’ll feature it on social media at the end of September.
Have ideas or questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sean Meyer at sean@preventnuclearwar.org.
