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emilyeslomski's review
5.0
I am so appreciative of this book! Looking forward to putting in the work as Myisha T. Hill has taken the time and effort to lay out and explain to me with honesty, compassion, and support.
talliereadsandwrites's review
5.0
This was so good! It was a refreshing guide towards antiracism within the white community that acknowledged the various difficulties one may face on the journey to true allyship. Hill definitely held folks accountable to what should be an ongoing practice rather than a few performative actions marked off a check list.
One thing that stuck out for me personally was the negative impact of over-consumption of materiel and how that can lead to inaction. With there being such easy access to books, podcasts and media in general, it is easy to become overwhelmed and ghost the cause. Instead, Hill urges us to slow down and sit with the tough topics in order to better understand and take action consistently. She also discussed taking the time to mourn these parts of our history and present injustice, which is something I haven't seen talked about in my readings, As our understanding grows, there is often tangible loss as well, wether it be loss of friends, family, or a general disillusionment of our country and the systems it was built on. I also loved the simple guide to taking action and delving into what commitment means to each of us. A big thanks to the publisher and Netgally for this advanced audiobook! I highly reccomend and loved the narrator as well!
One thing that stuck out for me personally was the negative impact of over-consumption of materiel and how that can lead to inaction. With there being such easy access to books, podcasts and media in general, it is easy to become overwhelmed and ghost the cause. Instead, Hill urges us to slow down and sit with the tough topics in order to better understand and take action consistently. She also discussed taking the time to mourn these parts of our history and present injustice, which is something I haven't seen talked about in my readings, As our understanding grows, there is often tangible loss as well, wether it be loss of friends, family, or a general disillusionment of our country and the systems it was built on. I also loved the simple guide to taking action and delving into what commitment means to each of us. A big thanks to the publisher and Netgally for this advanced audiobook! I highly reccomend and loved the narrator as well!
sportsmom's review
5.0
Heal Your Way Forward:The Co-Conspirator's Guide to an Antiracist Future is so many things! Myisha's vulnerable share of her journey is an invitation for the reader to learn more about personal healing and moves us away from the shame that keeps us stuck in our heads. This book is now a part of my every day life and gave me steps to move my journey forward to pass on to my daughters and future generations working towards collective liberation.
ajdotcom's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
5.0
I confess to going into Heal Your Way Forward with a slight worry that it would repeat things I had read in other anti-racism books. No fear! I don't think there is anything else like this out there. Myisha has perfectly timed this book for the "Class of 2020", two years after many of us white people finally started our anti-racism journeys. I was challenged, inspired and reinvigorated to carry on authentically in this work. If you have been on this journey for a while, if you feel stuck, or if it's started to become a comfortable routine, I can't recommend this book enough. It will shake you up like the beginning of your journey did. It is a rebirthing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Racism
Minor: Sexual assault
Not necessarily a comprehensive trigger list!
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