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readingwithcoffee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
layla_platt's review against another edition
4.0
This book was hard to read but is an extremely good read. Hearing these stories is hard, I was in tears for many different parts. I’m really glad I picked up this book.
ilovebakedgoods's review against another edition
5.0
I read the YA version by mistake (got it from the library and just didn't notice the edition) but I wonder how the adult version is different so I may check that one out, too. Really good book!
krissyronan's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this version of this book. Khan-Cullors words are beautiful and powerful. I especially appreciated the addition of the reflective questions geared towards the reader. Would recommend for teens, though maybe not for all middle grade teens. I’d point adults to the adult version.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Libro.fm for the audio copy!
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Libro.fm for the audio copy!
ceris's review against another edition
5.0
I cried a lot reading this book. Idk why I read the teen version-it wasn’t on purpose-but it sure didn’t seem to be dumbed down or watered down.
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
5.0
Going through the list of the books for continued reading in What is Black Lives Matter, this one interested me. This was fantastic.
I read the one adapted for young readers. I wasn't sure if this means it was abridged but as soon as I was reading it felt very much like nothing was cut out and was written for the masses. The only thing that stood out was the reader questions after each chapter, I assume to help younger readers be prompted into thinking about the finer details and form thoughts on the topics discussed. I thought this was fantastic and actually helps with regular reviewing and criticing of society as well as being a handy tool for what to include in book reviews, so you may see parts of my review following some of these prompts.
Learning about Monte damn near broke my heart. Not only was I feeling for his family but to imagine just a fraction of what he had been put through, and at his most vulnerable, is inconceivable. I had experienced loss in a slightly similar way with their first father walking out of the children's lives. I think I held onto a lot of anger that I worked through on my own as I took in the world around me, and later, slightly in therapy. My mother was a continuous strength for me, always, and so when she passed away too soon that was the loss that left me heartbroken and devastated. I most definitely haven't rebounded from this loss, but I am learning to live with it. Although Patrisse and her family didn't really "do" emotions, I'm glad she had their strength to rely on during her hardships. I'm also thankful she was able to surround herself in love through her friends.
This was incredibly powerful, moving and inspiring and to read about all the individuals to have played a part was awe inspiring.
I think it would have been nice to have captions under the photos to get a sense of who everyone was and at times I'd be a bit confused at placing as we jumped back and fourth in events that happened across time. But these are all minor things that urged me slightly, in the flow of reading.
My answers for the more specific questions:
I personally grew up in a predominantly all white neighbourhood and I think I'm one of the "lucky" ones in that I've never really faced rascim from that community growing up or from outside.
Police were around but it wasn't very obvious, from what I recall. Despite being a good child, there has always been something deep rooted in me that coils in fear at the police. Its that cease up, that tension of knowing I've done nothing wrong, yet the body is so anxious it may as well scream "arrest me". Maybe it's a learned behaviour wired in our DNA. How sad is that?
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
I read the one adapted for young readers. I wasn't sure if this means it was abridged but as soon as I was reading it felt very much like nothing was cut out and was written for the masses. The only thing that stood out was the reader questions after each chapter, I assume to help younger readers be prompted into thinking about the finer details and form thoughts on the topics discussed. I thought this was fantastic and actually helps with regular reviewing and criticing of society as well as being a handy tool for what to include in book reviews, so you may see parts of my review following some of these prompts.
Learning about Monte damn near broke my heart. Not only was I feeling for his family but to imagine just a fraction of what he had been put through, and at his most vulnerable, is inconceivable. I had experienced loss in a slightly similar way with their first father walking out of the children's lives. I think I held onto a lot of anger that I worked through on my own as I took in the world around me, and later, slightly in therapy. My mother was a continuous strength for me, always, and so when she passed away too soon that was the loss that left me heartbroken and devastated. I most definitely haven't rebounded from this loss, but I am learning to live with it. Although Patrisse and her family didn't really "do" emotions, I'm glad she had their strength to rely on during her hardships. I'm also thankful she was able to surround herself in love through her friends.
This was incredibly powerful, moving and inspiring and to read about all the individuals to have played a part was awe inspiring.
I think it would have been nice to have captions under the photos to get a sense of who everyone was and at times I'd be a bit confused at placing as we jumped back and fourth in events that happened across time. But these are all minor things that urged me slightly, in the flow of reading.
My answers for the more specific questions:
I personally grew up in a predominantly all white neighbourhood and I think I'm one of the "lucky" ones in that I've never really faced rascim from that community growing up or from outside.
Police were around but it wasn't very obvious, from what I recall. Despite being a good child, there has always been something deep rooted in me that coils in fear at the police. Its that cease up, that tension of knowing I've done nothing wrong, yet the body is so anxious it may as well scream "arrest me". Maybe it's a learned behaviour wired in our DNA. How sad is that?
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
brandinh's review
4.0
Perhaps it’s because I read an ebook copy, but the quotes were in such a tiny font I had to squint to read them. They also seemed to be interspersed within the larger text quite randomly. I was also very disappointed that no captions were included with the many photos. Strong work with an important message, but these formatting issues detracted from my overall enjoyment, and I think would that of teens as well. Looking forward to reading the adult version to compare how it was adapted.
lcarslibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to his in audio and it’s so powerful. It’s a mix of pricier on show the Black Lives Matter movement came to be (started by queer Black women!) and the story of Patrisse’s life. A must read for all youth activists and adults too.
(After looking at the summary here I realize some of Khan- Cullors’ journal entries were included which makes sense. There were passages in the audio that felt disjointed and I thought they were quotes but then weren’t attributed. But it was probably journal entries! Just something to keep in mind if you listen.)
(After looking at the summary here I realize some of Khan- Cullors’ journal entries were included which makes sense. There were passages in the audio that felt disjointed and I thought they were quotes but then weren’t attributed. But it was probably journal entries! Just something to keep in mind if you listen.)