A review by savannahj
Necessary Trouble: Americans In Revolt by Sarah Jaffe

4.0

It's a good read for anyone who's interested in sort of social justice and the intersections between social justice and politics, especially if you don't know much of the history. It's definitely written for a public general audience, so if you're pretty well-read in the matter, you may not learn much, and it will feel more like a comprehensive review, or even "preaching to the choir". I already knew most of the things mentioned in the book, and I don't consider myself a particularly well-read person when it comes to this stuff, but you'll recognize a lot if you've been an engaged citizen and keep up with news/current events for a few years. If you're new to this whole world (possibly stirred into interest from the 2016 election) and looking for something that is readable and not too niche, this is for you! It's not boring or overly repetitive at all, so if you're on the fence, I say go ahead and give it a try.