In 2014, Kauffman resolved to finish her book as "... my 50th birthday present to myself." The resulting book, "Direct Action: Protest and the Reinvention of American Radicalism" focused on the various goals, tactics, participants, and impact of direct action movements. She followed this book with "How To Read A Protest: The Art of Organizing and Resistance," which focused on the historical impact of protest marches, including the 1963 March on Washington and the 2017 Women's March.