Fascism: A Warning

Our October book gathering will focus on Fascism: A Warning by former U.S. Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright. The book is a personal and urgent examination of Fascism in the twentieth century and how its legacy shapes today’s world, written by one of the most admired public servants in American history, the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State.

A Fascist, observed Madeleine Albright, “is someone who claims to speak for a whole nation or group, is utterly unconcerned with the rights of others, and is willing to use violence and whatever other means are necessary to achieve the goals he or she might have.” Fascism, as she shows, not only endured through the twentieth century but now presents a more virulent threat to peace and justice than at any time since the end of World War II. Written by someone who not only studied history but helped to shape it, this call to arms teaches us the lessons we must understand and the questions we must answer if we are to save ourselves from repeating the tragic errors of the past.

Join us as we share key takeaways and make space for connection and conversation about how this work relates to the global and local threats facing democracy today.

This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded community members, learn together, and share ideas for real-world action. Bring a friend!

* Support our local Fort Collins bookstore, Old Firehouse Books —mention this bookclub when purchasing the book from them to receive a 20% discount.