Scan barcode
impnextdoor's review
3.0
Though I have to object to some of the language used throughout the book/essay and choices in how Walker identified certain people(s), the overall sentiment of most of the writing is worthwhile. The main focus is the author's time in Gaza, Palestine as paralleled with her own experience in the USA along with several brief connections to Congo, Rwanda, and South Africa. The included testimonies of Palestinians themselves are especially invaluable.
gabjd's review
4.0
“I had learned what I came to know: that humans are an amazing lot. That to willfully harm any one of us is to damage us all. That hatred of ourselves is the root cause of any harm done to others, others so like us! And that we are lucky to live at a time when all lies will be exposed, along with the relief of not having to serve them any longer.”
the experiences of a woman who survived the civil rights movement in the usa traveling to gaza. language is imperfect and flawed at times, but this was impactful and raw writing on restorative justice. this felt like a necessary read. it is very free in structure and i definitely need to read more about palestine to strengthen my allyship. now i’m just sitting here thinking about how human beings are mostly greedy, genocidal monsters
the experiences of a woman who survived the civil rights movement in the usa traveling to gaza. language is imperfect and flawed at times, but this was impactful and raw writing on restorative justice. this felt like a necessary read. it is very free in structure and i definitely need to read more about palestine to strengthen my allyship. now i’m just sitting here thinking about how human beings are mostly greedy, genocidal monsters
cass_lit's review
5.0
This book, published in 2010 but recounting experiences from years prior, is more relevant today than ever before. This should be required reading to portray every human’s role in this world.
kunkakuna's review against another edition
sad
fast-paced
1.0
A very biased outlook on a very complex issue. Whoever fact-checked this did a terrible job. What she has seen is hers to share, but to talk about history in such an ignorant manner is truly outrageous. Obviously, history doesn’t erase human suffering. But spreading misinformation makes the divides between us grow deeper and deeper (and it clearly doesn’t ease the suffering, does it?)
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, and Death