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This is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn about/engage in/or improve their own activism. The information expands beyond just the climate crisis and makes the information accessible and easy to understand. It's a quick engaging read. If you are frustrated with a system you are in, READ THIS BOOK!
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
I didn't realise that XR were about so much more than just the climate crisis. They advocate for a fairer society, where all participants - including the natural resources we all take for granted - are treated equally. This collection of essays is frightening and blunt, but it tells the truth and gives a really good sense of who XR are and what they want. I recommend this to EVERYONE, even if you don't think XR are your thing, there's definitely a few valuable things to learn in this book.
Not an easy read, but probably because it made me ask myself uncomfortable very important questions. Definitely made me want to find out more.
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Veramente utile, ne vale la pena nonostante l'ansia che provoca, affrontare la realtà e difficile, ma con qualcuno che ti guida riesci a sentirti meno solo.
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
I believe in what Extinction Rebellion are doing but I think this book lacks direction. The ‘Act Now’ section particularly disappointed me as it was just stories from protests and contained little on how to get involved. And I think while the first section of the book made an effort to discuss the importance of making XR a multicultural movement, the second half did not.
I was worried I wouldn't get much out of this after reading Naomi Klein's [b:This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate|21913812|This Changes Everything Capitalism vs. The Climate|Naomi Klein|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1418103804l/21913812._SY75_.jpg|41247321], but this offers something different. While This Changes Everything does feature a diverse range of voices interviewed by Klein and discusses the situation on a global scale, This Is Not A Drill is an anthology of global voices speaking directly to the reader (not channeled through one person via interviews and observations). Not only are there different global perspectives, but there are diverse perspectives in terms of how our relationship with technology is affected by and affects climate change, and what climate change could mean for LGBTQ+ rights. There are political perspectives (though Extinction Rebellion is apolitical, there are two MPs featured in the book), there are accounts from members who have been arrested explaining what that's like and why they committed to being arrested for climate change, there are believers and atheists, and so many others besides. I think this diversity of voices presented in the way they are is indicative of the movement as a whole and what XR is trying to build and how they plan to do that: collaboratively and tolerantly. That said, I don't recall reading any conservative voices...which is a real shame...but unsurprising.
I was expecting there to be more advice on individual actions to get involved in either their movement or in climate action generally and, while there were a few pages on this, that wasn't really the book's focus. This book called to my attention even more the need for ensuring that those at the bottom of society are not further exploited or sacrificed in the name of climate action when the major perpetrators of climate change are a handful of major corporations who are continuing to make matters worse, unchallenged.
I love how transparent XR is about their values, their demands and strategies; and I love how inclusive they are.
On a related note: although I respect Greta Thunberg, I am cautious about the single person/saviour/individual-on-pedestal direction that could lead us in, thinking that someone will come and somehow sort it all out when what we need is a movement (like XR) full of active participants who respect others and put the most vulnerable first while fighting hard for drastic and immediate, but socially just climate action.
I was expecting there to be more advice on individual actions to get involved in either their movement or in climate action generally and, while there were a few pages on this, that wasn't really the book's focus. This book called to my attention even more the need for ensuring that those at the bottom of society are not further exploited or sacrificed in the name of climate action when the major perpetrators of climate change are a handful of major corporations who are continuing to make matters worse, unchallenged.
I love how transparent XR is about their values, their demands and strategies; and I love how inclusive they are.
On a related note: although I respect Greta Thunberg, I am cautious about the single person/saviour/individual-on-pedestal direction that could lead us in, thinking that someone will come and somehow sort it all out when what we need is a movement (like XR) full of active participants who respect others and put the most vulnerable first while fighting hard for drastic and immediate, but socially just climate action.
I was intrigued and drawn in by their protests in Edinburgh. Love or hate their tactics, they are forcing people to listen at the same time as the weather swings become ever more extreme even in the global north. This book is utterly fascinating, very much of its time but the perfect time to read. Essays looking at the different facets of climate crisis impact and urging to action.