Next Book Reading Starts October 9th
Join SPAAR members and staff as they read Abundance, the new book by New York Times columnist Ezra Klein, and former columnist at The Atlantic, Derek Thompson.
Abundance explains that our problems today are not the results of yesteryear’s villains. Rather, one generation’s solutions have become the next generation’s problems. Rules and regulations designed to solve the problems of the 1970s often prevent urban-density and green-energy projects that would help solve the problems of the 2020s. Laws meant to ensure that government considers the consequences of its actions have made it too difficult for government to act consequentially. In the last few decades, our capacity to see problems has sharpened while our ability to solve them has diminished.
Join SPAAR as we dive into this popular, discourse driving book on how to make America a place of abundance again. The first book club meeting will take place on Thursday, October 9th at 8 am via Zoom and will continue to meet each Thursday morning at 8 am via Zoom through November 13th.
Reach out to SPAAR Government Affairs Director, Simon Opatz (sopatz@spaar.com) if you would like to participate!
What Member’s Say
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“SPAAR’s book club is the place to be! Being able to learn and read about a specific topic (that I otherwise would have known little to nothing about) and then discuss our shared learning in a group of my Realtor peers was extremely gratifying and informative. All participants created a safe space to learn and share our perspectives, and SPAAR group moderators did a great job of keeping everyone deeply engaged by asking thoughtful questions. I feel enriched as a Realtor, and I will be making the book club a part of my quarterly routines. 10/10 recommend!”
– Aaron Rouser
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“I love our SPAAR book club! It is nice to be able to discuss the history of housing or new issues that come up with the current market with other industry peers. It’s more than a sales meeting with your office as it also feels very much like a safe place to express how a passage in the book made you feel or how it relates to what you are experiencing in your business at the time. I’m so glad SPAAR created this space and I will continue to participate!”
– Sarah Rostance
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“Why am I a book club member? I discovered my first SPAAR Book Club entry from 2021—it’s been 4 years, and I’ve only missed one session! As a newer Realtor, the Book Club has been an amazing way to learn, grow, and connect with others who are passionate about advocating for homeownership. It’s helped me understand the challenges others have faced before us and why it’s so important to have a voice and a seat at the table. I’m truly grateful to SPAAR for creating such a supportive and empowering space.”
– Nicko Spehn