A review by hkeogh13
Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life by Alice Wong

This is such a unique memoir.

I loved the format of sticking together lots of disparate pieces taken from publications, podcasts & others. I’d not have brought these all together, but Wong curating her work in this way created an illuminating collection of thoughts on various topics.

I like books which probe me to think more deeply & to understand the experiences of others. I’ve not lived through so many of the things Wong has; I’ve not known anyone with these experiences either. She is clear, honest & direct with her thoughts & truth, which I appreciate. There are ableist assumptions in society which seep down into people’s psyches, my own included. Reading texts like this are so helpful to jog my mind into questioning & unpicking these.

It was quite shocking to read about the experiences of many in the US during Covid. Equipment being recalled & vaccines being withheld- awful!

This is one to read, rather than to listen to me talking about it. It stands alone, very free from any views or judgment I could ever cast.