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A review by bethany6788
Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993 by Sarah Schulman
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This was a behemoth of a book, but I am so incredibly glad I picked it up. It had me equal parts inspired and infuriated. This is a comprehensive, historical look at the founding and actions of ACT UP in NYC during the height of the AIDS crisis.
I found this book after reading several YA books set during this time period. Since then, I’ve read this book and watched a couple of documentaries. I want more. I want to know everything. I tried to read And the Band Played On a few years ago but never finished it. I felt less connected to that book than this one.
This book was a different view of the AIDS crisis and I felt like I learned a LOT. I learned about people who made a difference. People who died horrifically. People who wanted their deaths to mean something in a world that was casting them aside. They were loved. I do wish this was told in a more linear way versus the different sections, but I understand why the author did it that way (and they explain in the book).
My heart broke so many times listening to this one. I really cannot fathom how so many people stood by and watched people die. I The inaction of the government and the blatant disregard for PWAs was disgusting and infuriating. I was truly moved listening to the political funeral plans and in the documentary I watched, one was featured that is mentioned in this book.
I cannot recommend this one enough for someone who wants to learn more about the AIDS crisis and ACT UP. I’m gong to continue reading and learning about this time period that truthfully wasn’t so long ago.
I found this book after reading several YA books set during this time period. Since then, I’ve read this book and watched a couple of documentaries. I want more. I want to know everything. I tried to read And the Band Played On a few years ago but never finished it. I felt less connected to that book than this one.
This book was a different view of the AIDS crisis and I felt like I learned a LOT. I learned about people who made a difference. People who died horrifically. People who wanted their deaths to mean something in a world that was casting them aside. They were loved. I do wish this was told in a more linear way versus the different sections, but I understand why the author did it that way (and they explain in the book).
My heart broke so many times listening to this one. I really cannot fathom how so many people stood by and watched people die. I The inaction of the government and the blatant disregard for PWAs was disgusting and infuriating. I was truly moved listening to the political funeral plans and in the documentary I watched, one was featured that is mentioned in this book.
I cannot recommend this one enough for someone who wants to learn more about the AIDS crisis and ACT UP. I’m gong to continue reading and learning about this time period that truthfully wasn’t so long ago.