353 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101133446
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Publication date: Not specified
nonfiction
history
psychology
sociology
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Description
Why is it that in the aftermath of a disaster, people suddenly become altruistic, resourceful, and brave? Award-winning author Solnit explores this phenomena, looking at major calamities from the past 100 years.
Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews
Moods
informative 84%
inspiring 71%
reflective 71%
hopeful 60%
challenging 57%
emotional 47%
dark 23%
sad 15%
tense 7%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 71%
reflective 71%
hopeful 60%
challenging 57%
emotional 47%
dark 23%
sad 15%
tense 7%
adventurous 5%
Pace
slow 48%
medium 45%
fast 5%
medium 45%
fast 5%
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Graphic
Racism, Violence, DeathModerate
Gun violence, Xenophobia, GriefMinor
Ableism, Racial slurs, Rape
353 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101133446
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Publication date: Not specified
nonfiction
history
psychology
sociology
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Description
Why is it that in the aftermath of a disaster, people suddenly become altruistic, resourceful, and brave? Award-winning author Solnit explores this phenomena, looking at major calamities from the past 100 years.
Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews
Moods
informative 84%
inspiring 71%
reflective 71%
hopeful 60%
challenging 57%
emotional 47%
dark 23%
sad 15%
tense 7%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 71%
reflective 71%
hopeful 60%
challenging 57%
emotional 47%
dark 23%
sad 15%
tense 7%
adventurous 5%
Pace
slow 48%
medium 45%
fast 5%
medium 45%
fast 5%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
View summary
Graphic
Racism, Violence, DeathModerate
Gun violence, Xenophobia, GriefMinor
Ableism, Racial slurs, Rape