About the Book
Many Americans Have Felt a Shift
Since 2016, something changed. Good people—thoughtful, caring individuals—found themselves defending ideas they once would have questioned. Families divided. Friendships fractured. And many began to feel a quiet unease: How did I get here?
Reversing the Drift is written for those who are ready to examine that question with honesty and compassion.
This Book Is For You If:
You've begun questioning political beliefs you once held without doubt
You feel exhausted by the anger, division, and constant outrage
You want to understand how you or people you love drifted from core values
You're seeking a way back to integrity, community, and hope
You need healing—not judgment—as you navigate this journey
What You'll Discover
Through gentle stories, psychological insight, and practical wisdom, this book explores:
How the drift happened - The conditions and manipulations that pulled good people away from their values
Why we defend flawed beliefs - The psychological mechanisms that keep us locked into positions that no longer serve us
When reality breaks through - The moment when cognitive dissonance can no longer be ignored
How to return to yourself - Practical steps for reclaiming your authentic values and voice
How to engage compassionately - Ways to connect with others still caught in the drift without sacrificing your integrity
How to build real community - Creating bonds based on shared values rather than shared enemies
A Compassionate Companion
Ray Hoskins doesn't shame or lecture. Instead, he offers understanding. He recognizes that under the right circumstances, any of us can be influenced—and that healing requires compassion rather than contempt. Each chapter includes reflection questions to help you process your own journey and find your way forward.
This isn't a political book. It's a human one.