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A review by softgalaxy
Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This is one of the best books I’ve ever read in my life. Absolutely life-changing. “Rest is resistance” is a simple phrase that I’ll carry with me for all my days.
This book has confirmed what I’ve felt all my life - that life and people are going too fast. What has changed for me is that I shouldn’t feel ashamed at resting. As a disabled person, rest is how I manage my illnesses, but even medical professionals have told me that I need to “keep going and push forward”.
The answer to my queries is in fact: capitalism is the problem. Always has been.
To refuse capitalism and to rest is what our bodies need to do. We need to dream.
This book has confirmed what I’ve felt all my life - that life and people are going too fast. What has changed for me is that I shouldn’t feel ashamed at resting. As a disabled person, rest is how I manage my illnesses, but even medical professionals have told me that I need to “keep going and push forward”.
The answer to my queries is in fact: capitalism is the problem. Always has been.
To refuse capitalism and to rest is what our bodies need to do. We need to dream.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation, Classism, and Racism
Minor: Slavery and Death of parent