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Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World by Frederick Joseph, Porsche Joseph

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notesonbookmarks's review

informative medium-paced

3.75

This is pretty much exactly like his first book? I did like that we got to focus on so many areas of policy and will probably hand it to many of my kids over the years.

I'm so triggered by this author's recollections of the political gaslighting that was rampant during the 2020 presidential election that I actually can't read this book, even though the author and I appear (at least at this early 5% mark) to be politically similar. The trauma is real.

naturally_caffeinated_reader's review

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5.0

Incredible boook with so much necessary and important information. The audio was absolutely perfection from the alternating voices subjects covered so much learning to do and will absolutely need to add a physical to my forever shelves

notinjersey's review against another edition

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4.0

This book took me quite awhile longer than regular books take me to read. It is a bit long and full of information. It may be more easy to consume if taken bit by bit, but I read it the whole way through. Much of the book is told through stories and interviews from people directly effected by the topics. While this book is meant for teens, I do think it was pretty meaty. It gives ideas as to how to respond to people on subjects of racism, homophobia, the wealth gap, climate change, the barriers to higher education, health, and housing issues. It definitely makes you consider your privileges. There is also a website you can check out with further recommendations and resources.

imdunn's review

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5.0

Every young person should read this.

addicted2bookz's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

thedisabledreader's review

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slow-paced

3.0

carolee's review

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challenging informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

What an excellent book! This is billed as intended for young people, but any age would benefit. It’s organized into essays on various topics, with anecdotes about lived experiences followed by interviews with additional input and expertise. It makes me want to do more to make the world (particularly the U.S.) a better place.