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Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements
Charlene Carruthers
4.25 AVERAGE
270 reviews for:
Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements
Charlene Carruthers
4.25 AVERAGE
I read this book due to the recommendation of Eve Ewing after the election of Brandon Johnson.
This book is fundamental. The call from Carruthers for us to find our why in the work…and to caution against the idea that selflessness is the motivation, will stick with me.
I recommend listening to the audio, as Carruthers reads it, and I loved hearing the passion and fervor in her voice.
As a white queer woman living in Chicago, an educator, and an individual committed to anti-racist work (and to uprooting colonialism in my own heart and mind), this book spoke to me and inspired me to get connected to people already doing the work here in the city.
The legacy of civil disobedience, and community-led resistance in Chicago specifically, has a long and storied history in the pursuit of justice and equity.
I recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
This book is fundamental. The call from Carruthers for us to find our why in the work…and to caution against the idea that selflessness is the motivation, will stick with me.
I recommend listening to the audio, as Carruthers reads it, and I loved hearing the passion and fervor in her voice.
As a white queer woman living in Chicago, an educator, and an individual committed to anti-racist work (and to uprooting colonialism in my own heart and mind), this book spoke to me and inspired me to get connected to people already doing the work here in the city.
The legacy of civil disobedience, and community-led resistance in Chicago specifically, has a long and storied history in the pursuit of justice and equity.
I recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
couldn’t get the point. not well edited
Well written and clearly explained, but more of an introductory book than I was looking for. Would recommend for people just getting into the topics discussed.
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
"I want the lie that Black people cannot be Black, queer, trans, and women at the same time to die a swift death. I want that lie to die alongside the idea that any one group of Black people is inherently more worthy to be free than any other. All types of Black people are in cages, but many receive little attention and support."
informative
fast-paced
As an academic, I was sometimes bored by this book--it articulates theories and action that I'm reasonably familiar with and doesn't always delve as deep as I would have liked. But as a teacher, a feminist, and a human being, I loved it. This is an honest and realistic yet optimistic look at the new Black movement, heartfelt and inspiring to those of us who sympathize and hope to contribute to the freedom Carruthers works for. Not a book to read all the way through, perhaps--dip into it for what you need, whether that's hope in these dark times or concrete organizing strategies.
Initial Reaction: 8
Topic: 10
Pace: 7
Style: 8
Enjoyment: 9
42 / 10 = 4.2
Rounded Rating = 4.25
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Just so good. Will be recommending this book to everyone I know, especially other white activists.
It is so important that we make sure our fight for freedom includes everybody’s freedom, and that we are listening to the wants and needs of everyone around us and I think this book really emphasizes that.
I think for me it was really important listening to her experiences with movement work, and hearing just how long things can take. I think it can get disheartening thinking about a fight taking even a year, let alone 5, 10, 20+ years to see any real change made. But we’re in it for not just ourselves but future generations, and they won’t see change if we don’t start now.
I am forever inspired by everyone who came before me, and thankful I was recommended this book.
Many more thoughts to be had, but glad I got to experience this.
It is so important that we make sure our fight for freedom includes everybody’s freedom, and that we are listening to the wants and needs of everyone around us and I think this book really emphasizes that.
I think for me it was really important listening to her experiences with movement work, and hearing just how long things can take. I think it can get disheartening thinking about a fight taking even a year, let alone 5, 10, 20+ years to see any real change made. But we’re in it for not just ourselves but future generations, and they won’t see change if we don’t start now.
I am forever inspired by everyone who came before me, and thankful I was recommended this book.
Many more thoughts to be had, but glad I got to experience this.