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katiecatbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Nonfiction. Politics. Hong Kong.
Broken down into three parts, this book tells the autobiography of Joshua Wong, young political rights activist, his time in prison, and a guide on what ordinary citizens can do to help.
Wong is very prolific in his writings and is backed up by his experiences in politics and activism, even from a young age. Still, the writing is accessible and informative.
For those who may never have heard of Joshua Wong, he has staged protests, helped form a political party and been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, all between the ages of 14 and 22.
I read this book to educate myself on thd situation in Hong Kong from a non news-source perspective and got exactly that. I'd been vaguely aware of the situation between Hong Kong and China and had heard the name Joshua Wong, and this book gave me the opportunity to learn more. This book is must reading for anyone interested in world news and freedom of speech and humanitarian rights and i also recommend it to ya readers in hopes to inspire them to make a difference.
Broken down into three parts, this book tells the autobiography of Joshua Wong, young political rights activist, his time in prison, and a guide on what ordinary citizens can do to help.
Wong is very prolific in his writings and is backed up by his experiences in politics and activism, even from a young age. Still, the writing is accessible and informative.
For those who may never have heard of Joshua Wong, he has staged protests, helped form a political party and been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, all between the ages of 14 and 22.
I read this book to educate myself on thd situation in Hong Kong from a non news-source perspective and got exactly that. I'd been vaguely aware of the situation between Hong Kong and China and had heard the name Joshua Wong, and this book gave me the opportunity to learn more. This book is must reading for anyone interested in world news and freedom of speech and humanitarian rights and i also recommend it to ya readers in hopes to inspire them to make a difference.
demososit_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
cherylcheng00's review against another edition
4.0
With the rise of far-right political parties in the West and a similar surge in populism elsewhere in the world, even advanced economies are not spared the same "boiling frog" scenario facing Hong Kong. ... Things you can do to counter this global threat: Follow news events and identify warning signs where you live, such as increased political polarisation, citizen surveillance, paid advertisements by special interest groups and the use of police force on non-violent protests.
jjlim1996's review against another edition
4.0
Probably a 3.5 in my opinion. It’s not exactly a compelling read, but it offers an idea into what the situation in Hong Kong was like from 1997 to now from Joshua’s perspective. Not really a fan of the middle part, although it does offer an insight into his life in prison. I think the book might be more compelling without that part though. Still, this book offers a substantial glimpse into the turmoil that still plagues HK today.
kimj24's review against another edition
5.0
Everyone must read this book. It is more focused on simply education on what is/what has happened in Hong Kong and then the threat this means to everyone everywhere. Joshua Wong is a symbol of the new generation rising up in the faces of dictatorship and demanding freedom regardless of consequences. Taking leaps at 14 not even the bravest politicians could, Wong proudly fights for the rights and freedom of all, and goes to prison for it. Not only is it an empowering story, the book truly exposes the danger every person is in. It is only a matter of time until our democracy is threatened, and we must learn and support those who currently have none.