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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
You've heard of that old worn saying " Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it"? As you read Holly Jackson's compelling history, it dawns on you how we are often we do repeat themes of history and how much of it we don't remember, even our own country. Jackson calmly dismantles the notion of an ignorant or innocent past, because in the history of radicalism we find the same critiques and the same defenses of progressive ideas, surprisingly relevant and current. Of course, in different words, different contexts with complex individuals of their times and passionately unique aims. We are introduced in clear and engaging prose to characters and movements that have left indelible marks on our social movements today and on the nation itself. And it imparts meaning and perspective we all could benefit from.
Writing: A-
Story/Hypothesis: A
Accuracy and Research: B+
Writing: A-
Story/Hypothesis: A
Accuracy and Research: B+
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Disclaimer: I received this as an eARC via NetGalley in partnership with the publisher, for a fair and unbiased review.
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From the very beginning this book sucked me in like a captivating piece of fiction. My mother has always said that ‘lying by omission’ affects us all. Such a comment is generally in relation to structural racism in this country – and so – very applicable to this book.
I have so much of it highlighted, and so many notes on the side. I appreciate the deep dives into known and more unknown (the “failures”) figures who affected their thinking and level of participation in various movements. I need this in American History curricula.
I think the conclusion could’ve been stronger/just as authoritative, and I didn’t get that from it once I got to the last 2 chapters. I can imagine it was very difficult trying to wrap it up.
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From the very beginning this book sucked me in like a captivating piece of fiction. My mother has always said that ‘lying by omission’ affects us all. Such a comment is generally in relation to structural racism in this country – and so – very applicable to this book.
I have so much of it highlighted, and so many notes on the side. I appreciate the deep dives into known and more unknown (the “failures”) figures who affected their thinking and level of participation in various movements. I need this in American History curricula.
I think the conclusion could’ve been stronger/just as authoritative, and I didn’t get that from it once I got to the last 2 chapters. I can imagine it was very difficult trying to wrap it up.