ameliaholcomb's review against another edition
1.0
I just couldn't do it. Shaun King has a voice that I appreciate on social media, but I do not want him to be the voice of our generation if this is all he's got.
desireehayyy's review against another edition
3.0
i’m conflicted about liking this book because shortly after i became aware of some ... issues with his activism. i don’t wanna discourage reading this book because i do feel like a lot of good points are made. but also, as with everything, do your own research as well ...
clarko's review
3.0
Very inspiring, important discourse, but seemed very self-congratulatory in many ways. Some eye roll moments, but overall a deeply personal and relevant piece.
angierpowers's review
5.0
This is equal parts motivation to act on change and practical steps to do so. And it's exactly what I needed right now.
sun_dog's review
5.0
I'm 30 pages into this book so far, thanks to the preview provided by the author and publisher. It's inspiring and moving, told in a very personal style about events and issues happening all over the US.
The handheld videos and stories of brutality and injustice emerging from everywhere, combined with the news coverage of protesters clashing with unmarked (and seemingly unaccountable) agents and an often aggressive police response, are overwhelming for the average citizen. If you believe that justice and accountability for crimes are important, and worth stepping outside of your comfort zone, it's also unclear as to what the average person can do about it. How can we advocate for change against an entire system that's aligned at most every point against change? How can we join in the push for a just and equitable society, in a way that utilizes what we have to offer and is strategic?
This book is written by an experienced advocate and strategic thinker, one who has leveraged both the new platforms of social media and the pre-existing structures of media and the legal system. He has made tremendous progress and achieved many victories - and struggled with the sense that even those victories were but a drop in the bucket against an entrenched and wealthy system. So he has many lessons to share with those of us stepping into the streets and social media networks, and I'm eager to continue reading once the book is finally published.
The handheld videos and stories of brutality and injustice emerging from everywhere, combined with the news coverage of protesters clashing with unmarked (and seemingly unaccountable) agents and an often aggressive police response, are overwhelming for the average citizen. If you believe that justice and accountability for crimes are important, and worth stepping outside of your comfort zone, it's also unclear as to what the average person can do about it. How can we advocate for change against an entire system that's aligned at most every point against change? How can we join in the push for a just and equitable society, in a way that utilizes what we have to offer and is strategic?
This book is written by an experienced advocate and strategic thinker, one who has leveraged both the new platforms of social media and the pre-existing structures of media and the legal system. He has made tremendous progress and achieved many victories - and struggled with the sense that even those victories were but a drop in the bucket against an entrenched and wealthy system. So he has many lessons to share with those of us stepping into the streets and social media networks, and I'm eager to continue reading once the book is finally published.
whitneyt's review
5.0
This will be one of the most important books I will ever read. Thank you Shaun King for your words of wisdom, and to educate the next generation of activists.
yasminreads's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
An informative and inspiring look at real and effective ways to create tangible, sustainable change within society through following your passion. The book takes you on a journey through King's career and early life to show you how any one person can rise up and make a difference and prepares you to go forward and fight for what you believe in. Highly recommend for anyone interested in activism, social justice, charity and generally making the world a better place.
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