Like so many other books out right now, this book is very timely and much needed. I continue to believe America & her citizens can and will do better. It is works like this from Jonathan Greenblatt that will help her right the ship. This book is much needed & adds critical points to the conversation. Please strongly consider reading It Could Happen Here so we can continue to move forward!

Greenblatt does a good job of pinpointing the ways the United States is moving up the "hate pyramid" as he terms it. In addition to giving examples of how we are slowly allowing hate to infiltrate our society more and more, he does have chapters outlining what educators, parents, business owners, etc can do to help change the path we are on. Of note, Greenblatt does focus on anti-Semitism above all other forms of hate (Islamaphobia, anti-LGBTQIA, racism) although he does touch on these other forms. I wish that the focus would have been more expansive, but I think that we all naturally focus on things that impact ourselves and our families most.

3.5 stars. Note: I'm not Jewish, but I generally support the work done by the ADL under Greenblatt. They had some significant anti-Muslim issues under previous leadership, but Greenblatt has apologized and changed course to work with a wider diversity of groups.

I don't like the title or blurb for this book - the Jewish viewpoint should be more clear. For people familiar with the ADL, this book makes sense, as it focuses a ton on antisemitism (with a dash of Islamaphobia) and does a good job of it. He conflates anti-Zionism with antisemitism a little too much for me, but I totally get why, and his explanation makes sense. However, if you're not Jewish, it would be reasonable to want a focus on wider issues - especially racism, but also homophobia, transphobia, ageism, and disability-based discrimination in the history and current events section. For what this book is, it's fantastic. The first half is an exploration of discrimination through the lens of modern antisemitism, and the second half is an exploration of how to be more open-minded that works for all types of discrimination. This is an important book for people trying to understand hate in America, but needs to be complemented with other perspectives.

Sorry but I will not be reviewing this online. I read about 15% of the book. I think it is an important book but after reading some I just felt it too depressing to go on.

An important voice and addition to the growing literature on the persistence of antisemitism in our time. Greenblatt presents a clear and cautionary discourse that must be read

This is not a fun read: It can be dark and disturbing. But it is an important read. Greenblatt looks at both past and present to make a convincing case about the dangers we face in America from growing intolerance and hate. He speaks from a sound base of knowledge and experience. The good part is that he also has suggestions on at least some ways to face and deal with this problem before it becomes too late.

Yes, at times it becomes a bit of a sales piece for the Anti-Defamation League (a group that I believe strongly in) - it could use a littl more balance in that regard. But this is a must read for those who are concerned about society today.