putmedownpunk's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
aidaamirul's review against another edition
5.0
Easy read for such a substantive, thorough introduction to Mutual Aid. As an anti-capitalist, there's still a lot for me to learn and unlearn. One being my perception of the non-profit and public service industries are forever changed through this text. The book also contains a comprehensive, thoughtful guide on how to run a successful mutual aid program, navigate anticipated challenges, and prompts individuals to self-reflect and question the root systemic causes of the issues. I borrowed this book from my local library and I will be buying a copy for myself to reference and apply the tools from this text within the activism I'm involved in.
mollymillions's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
moss_wood's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Such an important resource! Written in a way that is so accessible yet so thorough. Really affirming and powerful for activists to acknowledge how much we have to unlearn despite reaching a point of understanding the importance of change, there still exists so many mainstream beliefs inside us that can be practically and compassionately dismantled.
justinlife's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
This is a solid read for those looking to improve their communities outside of the scope of a non-profit. Spade makes solid points about how non-profit organization and government access doesn't cover all the needs and offers Mutual Aid as a way to fill in the gap.
There's a lot to digest for such a small book. Spade's politics and views are very leftist and you can see the world they create. It's interesting and at times challenging b/c it feels as if we are always suffering under an individualist, capitalist system. Spade offers opportunities to show what a society can look like outside of that mode.
The last chapter dragged a little as it was basically giving the dos and don'ts of a mutual aid group. there is a lot to consider and ruminate on. It definitely challenged my politic and helped me see things in a different, less nihilistic way. It's good to think about some of these things and recognize certain aspects of our society.
There's a lot to digest for such a small book. Spade's politics and views are very leftist and you can see the world they create. It's interesting and at times challenging b/c it feels as if we are always suffering under an individualist, capitalist system. Spade offers opportunities to show what a society can look like outside of that mode.
The last chapter dragged a little as it was basically giving the dos and don'ts of a mutual aid group. there is a lot to consider and ruminate on. It definitely challenged my politic and helped me see things in a different, less nihilistic way. It's good to think about some of these things and recognize certain aspects of our society.