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mxunsmiley's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely inspirational while also being a call to action. I do disagree with a few implications, whether they were intentional or not, such as her essentially rephrasing "centrism" as a way to rally racist white people by appealing to their causes. I have mixed feelings on this strategy; I do feel like it's worth it to reach out to, say, white working class people who have racist views, but only if the onus is on white people and not on people of color, especially Black people. But I also have no interest in working with white working class people who proudly say "Make America Great Again" or wave Confederate flags, and I'm sure other people of color feel the same. Maybe I misunderstood, but she did seem to lean toward compromise in this respect.
I did like her criticism of the left which still applies today, especially with how some fantasize about the revolution while making no effort to make steps toward it. Do not misinterpret me, this does not mean I think everyone who doesn't participate in protests or direct action is counterrevolutionary, as I know many disabled people are unable to. I believe people who have the ability to do so must attempt to construct the future they envision, even if it seems minuscule.
I also liked how she brought up that movements can be globally influential, as well as her denouncement of US imperialism and exceptionalism. She pointed out how people, when Bush got elected, felt like the world was going to end, even though nations and their people do fight against US interests, not without some losses, of course.
I did like her criticism of the left which still applies today, especially with how some fantasize about the revolution while making no effort to make steps toward it. Do not misinterpret me, this does not mean I think everyone who doesn't participate in protests or direct action is counterrevolutionary, as I know many disabled people are unable to. I believe people who have the ability to do so must attempt to construct the future they envision, even if it seems minuscule.
I also liked how she brought up that movements can be globally influential, as well as her denouncement of US imperialism and exceptionalism. She pointed out how people, when Bush got elected, felt like the world was going to end, even though nations and their people do fight against US interests, not without some losses, of course.
cartogram's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
3.0
Showing its age, even with the update.
tildahlia's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great tonic for when you find yourself slipping into complete despair, cynicism and grief about the state of the world. It’s a good reminder about how much comfort we seek in certainty and how doomsdaying and hopelessness achieves just that, while aspiring for change and meaning actually takes more courage. Also a great reminder of the non-linear nature of social progress and the ways in which success is often invisible while failure or shortcoming is illuminated in efforts to drive change. It’s hard to find good-faith critiques of the left and this is a very gentle and well-intentioned one. Good to read when everything in the world feels sad and hard.
damnedmuddle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
rebecanunez's review against another edition
4.0
Un libro para esos momentos en donde uno pierde la fe en la humanidad. Muy interesante y creo que esta al alcance de la comprensión de cualquiera. Para volver a leer cada tanto.
missshelb3's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.25