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mmotleyu's review against another edition
4.0
I was in the exactly right place in my life for this book to resonate with me. I have been reading many books with a social justice theme, and this one helped me see these issues through a new lens. Push yourself to see everyone's stories, especially those whose beliefs you find abhorrent. This reminded me a touch of Rising Out of Hatred, but it had more suggestions for how to work through these issues in your own life. The "little critic" and the "wise woman" were particularly enlightening for me. I also appreciated the insight into the Sikh culture.
beth_simmons's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
This book should be required reading at this moment in our society. Full of insight, hope, and honesty, Kaur's idea of revolutionary love and how we practice it is so engaging it needs more than one read-through. I led a discussion about it which was supposed to be a single one-hour session. Instead, we stretched it out over four sessions which all went well past the time allotted. It is just so full.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Hate crime, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Violence, and Medical content
unladylike's review against another edition
5.0
The life events, literal labor of love, and viewpoints shared here by Valarie Kaur are among the most remarkable and truly guiding/edifying/leading that I have ever heard. I was deeply moved by this book from beginning to the very end, and am excited and nervous to follow up by continuing the work she lays out.
I've read a LOT of powerful and important nonfiction in the past year, but this one has moved to the top of the list of books that I am begging my mother, my partner, my sisters, my boss, and others who care about moving through the world with love while struggling for justice concerning countless harms perpetrated by us humans against one another and against the earth itself.
I've read a LOT of powerful and important nonfiction in the past year, but this one has moved to the top of the list of books that I am begging my mother, my partner, my sisters, my boss, and others who care about moving through the world with love while struggling for justice concerning countless harms perpetrated by us humans against one another and against the earth itself.
megs_omals's review against another edition
5.0
This book is remarkable. There is so much wisdom in these pages.
alannajane's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars.
Absolutely ESSENTIAL read. I advocate that every single person who feels called to pick up this book immediately. This powerful, poignant message is necessary in today's current culture - and essential to us having any possible hope in building a better world.
The audiobook is read excellently by the author.
Absolutely ESSENTIAL read. I advocate that every single person who feels called to pick up this book immediately. This powerful, poignant message is necessary in today's current culture - and essential to us having any possible hope in building a better world.
The audiobook is read excellently by the author.
lilianangelicae_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
jearp06's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
This was a really thought-provoking book. I definitely will need to reread it again to really absorb all of the ideas. It gave me a lot to think about.
livurlif12's review against another edition
5.0
What an incredible book! The most powerful memoir that I have read in 2020. I can not recommend it enough. Thank you to Valerie Kaur for this gift to the world.