At a Loss for Words

In At a Loss for Words, award-winning journalist Carol Off examines how six key words—such as democracy, freedom, and truth—have been distorted or weaponized in recent years, threatening our shared understanding and social cohesion. Drawing from her extensive experience in interviews and reporting, Off explores the evolving meanings and political impacts of these terms, highlighting the dangers of losing their true significance. The book serves as both a reflection on language's power and a call to preserve meaningful dialogue in an increasingly polarized world.