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emmalewins's review against another edition
informative
reflective
The conversation hasn't seemed to move that far over 50 years. Amazing to hear those voices.
stephpl's review against another edition
4.0
Cette collection de lettres, de poèmes et d'essais offre un portrait de l'incarcération d'Angela Davis en 1970, mais dépasse largement la situation individuelle de cette dernière, débordant de réflexions sur les prisonniers politiques, le système carcéral américain et sa fonction vue par divers militants et écrivains de l'époque. C'était fascinant de déceler le courage infaillible des auteurs de chaque passage face à l'adversité gigantesque à laquelle Davis et tant d'autres ont été confronté à travers l'appareil étatique et juridique qui était bien déterminé à anéantir, à travers leur emprisonnement, tout ce qu'ils représentaient. Un peu doux-amer, j'avouerai aussi, de lire cette superbe anthologie en 2021, et de constater que moult points soulevés sont encore super justes et pleins d'acuité.
Je savais qu'Angela Davis était un monument, mais pouvoir lire un discours aussi articulé et limpide est incroyable, si on se rappelle qu'elle était âgée de 26-27 ans au moment de son incarcération. Juste wow.
Je savais qu'Angela Davis était un monument, mais pouvoir lire un discours aussi articulé et limpide est incroyable, si on se rappelle qu'elle était âgée de 26-27 ans au moment de son incarcération. Juste wow.
alexandraleung's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up - I wish it had been more concisely edited + that there was a piece included at the beginning or end with updates/present day commentary, but as a whole it was a powerful and enlightening collection.
salama_assata's review against another edition
5.0
Whew. This was a tough and long read. I started highlighting and annotating lines so that I was sure I was taking in the full meaning of this literature. I'm sure there are stretches where every page is underlined or marked in some way.
This book was phenomenal, enlightening, and brilliant compiled. It did justice in not just informing me of Angela Davis' struggle but also the struggle of all political prisoners. Like Assata Shakur's biography I will carry the message of this book everywhere with me.
Its message will always be relevant and of profound importance.
This book was phenomenal, enlightening, and brilliant compiled. It did justice in not just informing me of Angela Davis' struggle but also the struggle of all political prisoners. Like Assata Shakur's biography I will carry the message of this book everywhere with me.
Its message will always be relevant and of profound importance.
salama_assata's review against another edition
5.0
Whew. This was a tough and long read. I started highlighting and annotating lines so that I was sure I was taking in the full meaning of this literature. I'm sure there are stretches where every page is underlined or marked in some way.
This book was phenomenal, enlightening, and brilliant compiled. It did justice in not just informing me of Angela Davis' struggle but also the struggle of all political prisoners. Like Assata Shakur's biography I will carry the message of this book everywhere with me.
Its message will always be relevant and of profound importance.
This book was phenomenal, enlightening, and brilliant compiled. It did justice in not just informing me of Angela Davis' struggle but also the struggle of all political prisoners. Like Assata Shakur's biography I will carry the message of this book everywhere with me.
Its message will always be relevant and of profound importance.
capps's review against another edition
5.0
An essential book for those interested in deepening their understanding of Prison Industrial Complex abolition. The authors—many of whom were actively incarcerated—provide an invaluable (and intimately familiar) glimpse at the criminal punishment system of America of the early 1970s. The title is adapted from a letter from James Baldwin to Angela Davis—which is itself an adaptation of the historic “First they came for the communists, and I did not speak out, because I was not a communist” poem—and serves as a driving thesis of the book: “If they take you in the morning, they will be coming for us that night.”
lovelybookshelf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
3.5
This is an account of Davis' incarceration, and an analysis of the U.S. prison system and how it targets Black organizers. I listened to the audiobook but it was a bit hard to follow. I wish I'd read a physical copy instead.
janiswong's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
A fantastic book that was gifted to me. A must read for everyone as many acts we do in our daily life can be resistance, but in particular, the book highlights the stuggles related to race and how it permiates our everyday.