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The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet by Leah Thomas
5.0
Powerful. Challenging. Eye-opening. The Intersectional Environmentalist is required reading.
This book covers a lot of ground -- representation, environmental justice, anti-racism, feminism, privilege, ableism, veganism, green energy, and a whole lot more. It's dense. Super dense. But that's the point -- there's no more room for delicacy right now. Thomas gets straight to the heart of the issues, fully intent on making a lasting difference. To call this work important is an understatement.
For some looking for an all-in-one kind of resource, The Intersectional Environmentalist won't feel like enough. With so many intertwined issues being presented at once, it can feel overwhelming. But for people looking for a launchpad to develop their most impactful work, this is it.
Everything is well-cited and sprinkled with lots of quality quotations to give perspective. A list of further reading, listening, watching, and supporting acts as a great supplement for people who feel inspired after reading. This Tool Kit portion takes up about a third of the book and is not to be missed.
The author describes The Intersectional Environmentalist as "simultaneously a call to action, a guide to instigating change for all, and a pledge to work towards the empowerment of all people and the betterment of the planet." Nobody could've said it better.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This book covers a lot of ground -- representation, environmental justice, anti-racism, feminism, privilege, ableism, veganism, green energy, and a whole lot more. It's dense. Super dense. But that's the point -- there's no more room for delicacy right now. Thomas gets straight to the heart of the issues, fully intent on making a lasting difference. To call this work important is an understatement.
For some looking for an all-in-one kind of resource, The Intersectional Environmentalist won't feel like enough. With so many intertwined issues being presented at once, it can feel overwhelming. But for people looking for a launchpad to develop their most impactful work, this is it.
Everything is well-cited and sprinkled with lots of quality quotations to give perspective. A list of further reading, listening, watching, and supporting acts as a great supplement for people who feel inspired after reading. This Tool Kit portion takes up about a third of the book and is not to be missed.
The author describes The Intersectional Environmentalist as "simultaneously a call to action, a guide to instigating change for all, and a pledge to work towards the empowerment of all people and the betterment of the planet." Nobody could've said it better.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.