LACPA’s Fall Book Club Selection:

Tribal: How the Cultural Instincts That Divide Us 

Can Help Bring Us Together by Michael Morris 

Book Summary

Tribal: How the Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together by a renowned Columbia social psychologist, Michael Morris, is a potentially paradigm-shifting work from that flips the script regarding our tribal “instincts.”  We are evolutionarily shaped to conform to the majority, heroically give to the group, emulate its most respected members, and follow the ways of our ancestors. Tribalism deeply affects our thoughts, actions, and identities. Rather than focusing on their downside, we can recognize these effects as powerful motivators that research shows can elevate performance, heal rifts, and stimulate cultural change. 

Awards and Recognition

American Psychological Association's Ursula Gielen Global Psychology Book Award Winner • PROSE Award Finalist • Zócalo Book Prize Finalist

A Sample of Reviews on Amazon

"A consummate storyteller and astute observer, Michael Morris has written a masterpiece.” 

— Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of The How of Happiness, Professor of Psychology, UC-Riverside

“A riveting read that will challenge you to rethink your core beliefs.” 

— Adam Grant, bestselling author of Hidden Potential, host of Re:Thinking, and Wharton Professor 
 
"Brilliantly, Michael Morris flips the script on the impact of tribalism in modern life.”  
— Robert Cialdini, author of Influence and Pre-suasion, Professor of Psychology, Arizona State 
 
“This original book lays bare the facts about our tribal natures and shows how the deeply human tendencies that have brought us to the precipice of disaster might still be used to save us. Penetrating, illuminating, and not to be missed!” 
— Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness, Professor of Psychology, Harvard 

The four book choices for 2027 are not yet selected but watch this space...

Please RSVPdirectly to the Book Club facilitator

Santa Clarita – In person

Saturday, October 17th at 10 AM

This will be an In Personmeeting at the home of Dr. Janet Stier

Address will be provided upon RSVP

RSVP to Dr. Lynne Steinman

[email protected]  

(661) 259-0144

Encino

Sunday, November 15th at 3:00 PM

This will be an In Person meeting at the home of Margaret Altschul, MFT

Address will be provided upon RSVP

RSVP to Dr. Pamela McCrory

[email protected]

(818) 999- 4126 

Westside

Sunday, November 15th at 3:00 PM via Zoom

RSVP to Dr. Cris Scaglione 

[email protected]

(949) 939-1943

Join us for a great discussion with LACPA members!

Amy Rosett, Ph.D.
PSY 13380
Book Club Leader, LACPA

818.705.1870
https://www.dramyrosett.com