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Make Trouble: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead--My Life Story
Cecile Richards
4.31 AVERAGE
184 reviews for:
Make Trouble: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead--My Life Story
Cecile Richards
4.31 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed reading this book, much more than I even expected. I thought it would be an "eat-your-vegetables" kind of book where it'd be educational to read and learn from but also boring. Instead, I was engrossed in Richards' stories of labor organizing and fighting the good fight for and with American women.
What a week for women… although our current administration is super sucky, I’ve enjoyed seeing so many women coming together and standing up for ourselves these past few weeks -- “when one woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.” Cecile Richards is the ultimate powerhouse who has been standing up for women and workers her entire damn career. If the news has you down, grab your gal pals, a few bottles of wine, and discuss Cecile’s incredible career in the labor movement and her time with Planned Parenthood.
Although parts of her memoir feel like filler, there’s plenty of material for substantial book club discussions. You’ll learn about organized labor, the recent Planned Parenthood “scandal” and Cecile’s related hearing, Hillary Clinton’s campaign for President, Ann Richards early years and path towards politics, and much more. What I found most interesting were her tips on how to raise socially conscious children (pick this up ASAP if you’re a current or soon-to-be parent!).
As always out guide can be downloaded below and includes significant plot points, quotes, chapter breakdowns, discussion questions, and related links. Happy reading, y’all.
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Make Trouble Book Club Guide - Discussion Questions, Links, Quotes, and Major Plot Points
Although parts of her memoir feel like filler, there’s plenty of material for substantial book club discussions. You’ll learn about organized labor, the recent Planned Parenthood “scandal” and Cecile’s related hearing, Hillary Clinton’s campaign for President, Ann Richards early years and path towards politics, and much more. What I found most interesting were her tips on how to raise socially conscious children (pick this up ASAP if you’re a current or soon-to-be parent!).
As always out guide can be downloaded below and includes significant plot points, quotes, chapter breakdowns, discussion questions, and related links. Happy reading, y’all.
Make Trouble on Elan.Social
Make Trouble Book Club Guide - Discussion Questions, Links, Quotes, and Major Plot Points
Cecile Richards has every ounce of my respect. Make Trouble chronicles her life’s work as an activist in support of labor unions, voting rights and women’s health and reproductive care, spanning across nearly a half a decade. She walks the walk, she’s positive, she’s tireless and she’s passionate. I really admire her and I shudder to think where we’d be if it weren’t for people like her (and her husband), who have made it their mission to use their time on this planet to fight for the rights of others. Making headway in this type work is nothing but an uphill battle every step of the way, as the ones who hold power over others do not ever like to share it or give it up.
Her book offers an intimate account of her path from a Texas hippie kid to becoming the president of Planned Parenthood, but it is more about her experiences than an in-depth look at policy or history. I also really enjoyed learning more about her mother, Texas governor Ann Richards, who features prominently and who I intend to learn more about.
3.5 stars, rounded up because she’s fighting the good fight for us all.
Her book offers an intimate account of her path from a Texas hippie kid to becoming the president of Planned Parenthood, but it is more about her experiences than an in-depth look at policy or history. I also really enjoyed learning more about her mother, Texas governor Ann Richards, who features prominently and who I intend to learn more about.
3.5 stars, rounded up because she’s fighting the good fight for us all.
UGH, this book makes me feel guilty for tuning out so much of politics these days and not rabble rousing. Even though she's best known for leading Planned Parenthood, this book isn't just about that - it's more about her journey as an ACTIVIST and organizer in general - for labor, environment, her mom's gubernatorial campaign, education, working on the Hill, working for progressive causes in general, and THEN Planned Parenthood.
I read it in one evening. The part about the murder of Dr. Tiller made me cry. But overall it makes me feel like I should be doing MORE. So read it!
I read it in one evening. The part about the murder of Dr. Tiller made me cry. But overall it makes me feel like I should be doing MORE. So read it!
This was one of the best books I have encountered in a long time. I loved learning from Cecile Richards and hope every woman can read and be inspired by her story.
Fabulous book. So inspiring. What a life she's lived and what a message she has. If you're discouraged about the state of the nation, read this then go make trouble!!
I liked this book. It was funny, engaging, never preachy or boring. It's a politician's type book, but better. I'd suggest this book to people who are interested in the type of politics that Planned Parenthood represents, fans of the late, great Ann Richards or Hillary Clinton. This book made me tear up once or twice around the sections of the 2016 election and the Women's March, but overall it felt hopeful and strong. Good read.
As an organizer, listening to this book was very motivating. Cecile is a great narrator. I appreciate that she did not talk about Donald Trump – she did not even mention his name until the last chapter. Instead, she focused on the positive forces that are on the ground every day to protect women's access to healthcare and choice. Thank you, Cecile, and to Planned Parenthood organizers for all your hard and thankless work.
Inspiring. Looking forward to see what she does next in her career.
Saying "Things are hard now" is an understatement. We have a president who seems to be actively trying to strip away civil rights and who is engaging in dogwhistle politics at a rate that would be impressive if it weren't scary and sad.
If you're also a little disheartened at the way things are going, read this book. It's a fast read and will inspire you.
Cecile Richards is a powerhouse. (Obviously--she's part of a line of powerhouses that is extending in both directions; her [adult] kids are part of this tradition of service.) Most know her as the head of Planned Parenthood, but that's only part of her legacy. She's been a tireless advocate for women, but really also for basically everyone. She's fighting to make things better and we need more people like her.
This book details her life and activism. It's smart and warm, and yes, very inspiring. There's a lot of wisdom to take away, but what's really sticking out to me is the idea that we all need to work to keep things moving forward. It's easy to think that the protections we've won means the battle is over but as the current administration shows, the battle can start back up again very easily.
Highly recommended.
If you're also a little disheartened at the way things are going, read this book. It's a fast read and will inspire you.
Cecile Richards is a powerhouse. (Obviously--she's part of a line of powerhouses that is extending in both directions; her [adult] kids are part of this tradition of service.) Most know her as the head of Planned Parenthood, but that's only part of her legacy. She's been a tireless advocate for women, but really also for basically everyone. She's fighting to make things better and we need more people like her.
This book details her life and activism. It's smart and warm, and yes, very inspiring. There's a lot of wisdom to take away, but what's really sticking out to me is the idea that we all need to work to keep things moving forward. It's easy to think that the protections we've won means the battle is over but as the current administration shows, the battle can start back up again very easily.
Highly recommended.