How to Be a Patriot

How do we define patriotism in a diverse society?What divides us and what brings us together?Why do we feel uncomfortable celebrating our country’s history?

Reviews

‘Excellent. Katwala is an elegant and exuberant writer. This lovely book is both polemic and user’s manual.’ The Spectator
‘Eloquent and engaging.’ TLS
‘A really great read about how we can have an open and inclusive patriotism.’ Baroness Sayeeda Warsi
‘Really, really thought-provoking and nuanced. I suggest that anyone with an interest in the future of this country should read it.’ Nihal Arthanayake
‘Well-written, thought-provoking and insightful in its analysis, How to Be a Patriot is essential reading.’ Nick Thomas-Symonds
‘This important book is predominantly about searching for common ground.’ Eric Kaufmann, Literary Review
‘Fantastic. I’ve been waiting for a Sunder Katwala book.’ Geoff Lloyd, Reasons to be Cheerful
'Calm, sensible, and challenging. Sunder shows that a more united, more tolerant Britain is possible, but that it it needs to be created.' Joel Budd, The Economist
‘Ever my go-to guy when trying to make sense of this ferociously polarised issue.’ Tom Holland
‘Sunder Katwala has helped to lead the public conversation on national identity.' David Lammy MP
‘There are few better judges of the state of the national debate. Landmark.’ Daniel Finkelstein
‘Wide ranging, wise and humane. Fizzing with energy, ideas and passion.’ Rob Ford, author of Brexitland
‘Deeply persuasive. … Katwala deals with reality rather than caricatures.’ Jewish Chronicle
‘Compelling and passionate. Truly insightful.’ Bobby Duffy, author of The Generation Divide
‘Excellent, thought-provoking and wise.’ Colin Yeo, author of Welcome to Britain