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A review by old_man_willow
The Meaning of Freedom by Angela Y. Davis
4.0
It’s been a while since I’ve read a book like The Meaning of Freedom. There is a fair bit of repetition of core concepts, but that is due to the nature of the book and not a fault of the author. As a collection of speeches covering similar ground it is valid that she centers on the core ideas and then covers new territory with each speech.
“What is freedom?” Is covered from a variety of angles/lenses along with how that meaning has undergone transformation, both intentionally and as an indirect result of historical/societal realities. Davis shines a light into the dark corners to ferret out critical insights and challenge us to peer deeply into our own ideologies, values, judgements, and actions.
In an era of Tweets and Snapchats, where a quick phrase, image or meme has become commonplace it was refreshing to read the depth of Davis’ thought processes. While challenging on many levels it was worth the time to read and digest her work.
“What is freedom?” Is covered from a variety of angles/lenses along with how that meaning has undergone transformation, both intentionally and as an indirect result of historical/societal realities. Davis shines a light into the dark corners to ferret out critical insights and challenge us to peer deeply into our own ideologies, values, judgements, and actions.
In an era of Tweets and Snapchats, where a quick phrase, image or meme has become commonplace it was refreshing to read the depth of Davis’ thought processes. While challenging on many levels it was worth the time to read and digest her work.