Title An Abolitionist's Handbook: 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World
Author Patrisse
Khan-Cullors
Genre non-fiction
Topics activism, justice
Lenght 288p
Cover Olga Grlic
Publish info January 25, 2022 by St. Martin's Press
Rating ✵✵✵✵
"Think Loud."
So why did I read this book? As an activist and seeing what some of the points discussed in this book were, I though it could have been interesting and useful to me. And I'm glad to say that I was right! Not only for the suggestions I received on how to handle my battles better and how to create a world worth to live in that we can pass down to future generations, but also for it being an interesting reading – my first proper introduction of what abolitionism truly means, and I'm still digesting the concept.
This book presents itself as a guide on how to practice abolitionism with both the steps to change the world and the tools required to do so, without being a mare bullet-list and talking about personal (and famous) experience to encourage us, and guide us even better. However, it works well also as a starting point to get into the topic, without lacking on explanation of what abolitionism is and what abolitionists do (did, and how), and without being too overwhelming for what concerns explanations and information.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Adrienne Maree Brown
Introduction by Prentis Hemphill
What Is a Handbook?
STEP #1: Courageous Conversations
STEP #2: Respond vs. React
STEP #3: Nothing Is Fixed
STEP #4: Say Yes to Imagination
STEP #5: Forgive Actively, Not Passively
STEP #6: Allow Yourself to Feel
STEP #7: Commit to Not Harming or Abusing Others
STEP #8: Practice Accountability
STEP #9: Embrace Non-Reformist Reform
STEP #10: Build Community
STEP #11: Value Interpersonal Relationships
STEP #12: Fight the U.S. State Rather Than Make It Stronger
"I don’t believe abolition is about bullying, but I do believe abolition is about standing up for yourself. We need to be committed to building a culture that is rooted in care, dignity and accountability. Let’s never forget the consequences of a draconian and antiquated system."
This book presents itself as a guide on how to practice abolitionism with both the steps to change the world and the tools required to do so, without being a mare bullet-list and talking about personal (and famous) experience to encourage us, and guide us even better. However, it works well also as a starting point to get into the topic, without lacking on explanation of what abolitionism is and what abolitionists do (did, and how), and without being too overwhelming for what concerns explanations and information.
"Think loud. What do you want to see changed? Now think of how some would say this system is fixed. Think of the reasons someone would tell you it can’t be done. Then be ready to dismantle. Because all the things that are worth improving? Someone will tell you they’re fixed. To fix can mean to fasten. Just as something can be fastened, believe it can be unfastened, too."
Table of Contents
Foreword by Adrienne Maree Brown
Introduction by Prentis Hemphill
What Is a Handbook?
STEP #1: Courageous Conversations
STEP #2: Respond vs. React
STEP #3: Nothing Is Fixed
STEP #4: Say Yes to Imagination
STEP #5: Forgive Actively, Not Passively
STEP #6: Allow Yourself to Feel
STEP #7: Commit to Not Harming or Abusing Others
STEP #8: Practice Accountability
STEP #9: Embrace Non-Reformist Reform
STEP #10: Build Community
STEP #11: Value Interpersonal Relationships
STEP #12: Fight the U.S. State Rather Than Make It Stronger
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