Scan barcode
rachelkpf's review
2.0
Fine autobiographical creative nonfiction project; not great "reckoning with the public library." Both too limited in perspective and unfocused in scope.
delaney3's review against another edition
I want to read a physical edition of this book.
braddy7's review
5.0
This book is an “I see you” for librarians that work with hard populations. I love the history mixed with memoir mixed with let’s be people of hope and action.
caffeinated_gills's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
3.75
A pretty good memoir that describes the importance and challenges associated with modern-day libraries. It describes how professions dedicated to serving marginalized communities rapidly lead to burnout for young professionals. Care is a necessity, but without support, those providing care are likely to become jaded and leave meaningful work. Libraries act as a stopgap for a horrible lack of services in this country, and as a result end up taking on some of the oppressive elements of the state.
I think I'll recommend this book, but only to folks experiencing burnout due to a similar set of challenges caused by interacting with folks who struggle the most.
I think I'll recommend this book, but only to folks experiencing burnout due to a similar set of challenges caused by interacting with folks who struggle the most.
katiegrrrl's review
2.0
I didn’t really care for this. I agree with some her thoughts around public libraries, but I guess I am not sure I think she has the right to write this. Working nine months in a public library does not make her an expert. I also get a strong dose of white savior from her, even though she often denies it.