NCSA National Grassroots Network Book Club
Together We Learn, Together We Rise
We get it. Your life is a masterclass in superhuman endurance. This book club? It's your secret weapon for keeping your brain as flexible as your daily schedule.
By Those Who Know, For Those Who Care
Forget another "self-help" something. This is your chance to breathe, think, and maybe even laugh a little. Connect with other advocates across the nation who also understand that "self-care" sometimes means celebrating small victories like matching socks.
Beyond Autism, Beyond Policy
We know your life demands everything you have - this is a space to reclaim a piece of yourself, one chapter at a time. Our carefully curated books are your cheat codes for understanding complex systems, challenging narratives, and communicating with confidence.
Flexible, Supportive, Accessible
Your participation is perfect, whatever that looks like today. One earbud in. Camera off. Multitasking between care and learning. We see you. We value you. Just being here is enough.
BOOK CLUB FORMAT: Reading goals that understand your life: 30 pages or less or under one hour of audiobook per week, designed to be conquered in sporadic moments. We'll provide a PDF workbook with your reading list, making it easy to dive in whenever you can. Sunday evenings at 7 PM ET are our connection point, but your reading journey? Completely on your terms. Miss a week? No problem! We intentionally curate books that make each week its own autonomous discussion so that no one feels like they’ve fallen behind.
ABOUT OUR GIVEAWAY
Special thanks to [words] Bookstore!
Don’t have a copy of the book?
Here’s your chance to win one for free!
Thanks to the generosity of [words] Bookstore, we’ll be giving away six copies of We Hold These “Truths” by Casey Burgat.
Entry deadline: October 5, 2025
Winners announced: October 6, 2025, via email and on the NCSA Facebook page
Winners will be selected at random using an automated generator.
To Enter: Simply select the option to enter the giveaway when you sign up for the book club.
We Hold These “Truths”: How to Spot the Myths that are Holding America Back
By: Casey Burgat
Starting October 19, 2025!
Sunday Evenings, 7 PM ET
In We Hold These "Truths", former congressional staffer turned George Washington University grad school professor Casey Burgat leads a diverse team of officials, academics, and experts from both sides of the aisle to expose the lies at the heart of our political dysfunction. They debunk talking points about presidential power, the Constitution, term limits, lobbyists, and more—offering real-world insights into how our government actually works.
Replacing myths with clarity and solutions, We Hold These "Truths" empowers us all to see past the distractions, understand the system, and demand the kind of government that will actually bring about positive change.
“This book is the crash course in civics that America needs.”
“Dismantles dozens of myths about American politics in the service of rebuilding American democracy.”
About the Author
Casey Burgat is a former congressional staffer turned politics professor at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management. Respected across the aisle, Casey is a political expert, particularly on the workings of Congress. He’s a regular contributor to Barron’s, and frequently provides commentary to outlets such as CNN, The Washington Post, FoxNews, Politico, and The Daily Beast. Casey is also the creator of the Substack, Crash Course with Casey Burgat, which highlights the importance of civics in America, and the host of the popular political podcast Mastering the Room.
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