Giving Up Is Unforgivable

A Manual for Keeping a Democracy

De: Joyce Vance

Narrado por: Joyce Vance

Instant New York Times bestseller

A political manifesto for our present moment—part history lesson, part call to save the Republic

"Brilliant, galvanizing, and inspirational. A road map to help us find our way out of the darkness." —Mary L. Trump

We’re in this together.

For the past several years, Joyce Vance has signed off posts on her chart-topping Substack, "Civil Discourse", with these four words. In that time, she has guided readers through a continued erosion of democratic norms, the unprecedented felony conviction of an ex-president, and the constitutionally calamitous beginning to the second Trump administration. Here, Vance offers a blueprint for avoiding burnout and despair, and for strengthening our democratic muscle.

Giving Up Is Unforgivable is a clarion call to action, putting our current crisis in historical context and sketching out a vision for where we go next. Vance’s message is hopeful at its heart, even as it acknowledges the daunting challenges that lie ahead. She is the constitutional law professor you never knew you needed, explaining the legal context and the political history— and why the rule of the law still matters. At the same time, she empowers the reader to do something, both as individuals and collectively.

Consider this the birth of a countermovement to Project 2025, a rallying cry for citizen engagement to combat the second Trump administration and save American democracy.

Brilliantly written and told.

I’ve admired Joyce’s intellect since I became aware of her and her background, primarily through seeing her on MSNBC and by listening to her podcast with her other sisters. This book clearly speaks to our challenges, and is also hopeful and optimistic.

Informative and inspiring

I enjoyed the structure and content, and the delivery was enjoyable, Joyce Vance’s knowledge of and love for law and democracy is contagious,

Excellent book! Very inspiring!!

This is an excellent read! Joyce Vance is brilliant and right on target with ideas, analysis and recommendations for all of us! Highly recommend!! Excellently narrated.

Excellent in every way

This is an excellent book for all Americans to have in their library. Engaging, authentic, with meaningful historical references, it is a straightforward, no nonsense journey and guide on what must be known, remembered, valued and addressed right now for democracy in the US to survive. It is hopeful and clear on what steps individuals and communites can do and must do to keep the promise of democracy alive and for democracy to flourish in our communities and in the country. The author, Joyce Vance, reads her work and has a wonderful voice and cadence. I could listen to her all day.

Important Information

Non-partisan information about how ALL of us can unite to protect democracy. Context from the past with hope for the future. Equal parts inspiring and practical.