There’s no shortage of books about “building community,” but most of them either drown in corporate jargon or get lost in abstract ideals. Get Together does neither. Instead, it offers something rare: a clear, practical, and genuinely useful guide to bringing people together in a way that actually works.
Bailey Richardson, Kevin Huynh, and Kai Elmer Sotto don’t pretend that community just magically appears. They break it down to the nuts and bolts—how groups form, what keeps them together, and why so many fizzle out. Their approach is refreshingly down-to-earth, rooted in real-world examples rather than trendy buzzwords. The book is built around three key phases: sparking (getting people to gather around a shared purpose), guiding (creating rituals and a sense of identity), and nurturing (helping the group sustain itself over time). It’s simple, but not simplistic.
One of the book’s greatest strengths is that it doesn’t rely on vague generalities. It’s packed with real stories—small grassroots efforts, creative collectives, local meetups that turned into global movements. These aren’t billion-dollar companies trying to “build brand loyalty.” They’re everyday people who started something because they cared, and the book makes it clear that anyone can do the same.
And that’s the thing: Get Together doesn’t just give advice, it makes you want to act. It reminds you that community isn’t built by corporations or social media algorithms—it’s built by people who show up, listen, and keep at it. These days, real connection feels harder to come by, and this book is a welcome reminder that the best communities aren’t just found. They’re made.
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