cgsunit's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
4.75
Very well researched, organized, and explained. I like the shorter essays of Kaba's We Do This Til We Free Us, but this book is an essential reference to return to time and time again on abolitionist vision and the progress we can make for a better world.
nightswim78's review
4.25
This book does a perfect job of introducing the idea of abolition to newcomers as well as providing a framework to those who may be lost in how to get involved in the movement in even the smallest ways. Also I enjoyed the inclusion of this: "We don’t all need to be abolitionists. But we do all need to make a choice—will we continue to invest in attempts to “fix” policing or seek changes that will reduce and eliminate it?"
wellactjoally's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Analysis of abolition, discussion of reimagining community.
stephanieridiculous's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent resource for anyone wanting to learn more about abolition & it's thoughts, goals, and some first steps. It may not answer all your questions, and it may not convince you entirely - but it will definitely give you some things to think about, investigate, and reconsider. I definitely recommend, especially to anyone who finds the title shocking/upsetting. It's really worth hearing these observations, critiques, and challenges to the current status quo.