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mirandahems's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
feminist essays with food for thought on the current(ish) state of the US
jwinchell's review
5.0
Rebecca Solnit is a balm for my weary soul. I feel so much better about the world- still horrified and outraged, but better.
annekay's review
not in the mood for anything Trump-related, but still some great pieces
bear_dog's review
5.0
Oh man, I wish when I was discussing politics with someone that I could be as eloquent as this author. She said all the things I think, but much better. Thank you!
labyrinth_witch's review
5.0
I find myself falling more in love with Rebecca Solnit’s writing and theory with every essay and book I uncover. Her clear concise voice resonates with the chord of truth that attracts me to investigative journalism and piques my curiosity to dive further which attracts me to good theory.
In this collection of essays, Solnit canvases the significant political subjects of unrest in our time- from the reverberating influences of standing rocks, to the significant of the monuments being dismantled, to the violence of climate change. Calling a spade and spade, quite literally.
She calls into question those who claim cynicism like it’s something to be proud of, points out that monuments to pioneers are war celebrations, and that galvanizing your supporters is more effective than evangelizing your opponents.
Providing a breath of historical context, enlarged by taking account of multiple perspectives, and “breaking” the story apart, Solnit brings new understanding to the soundbites of our time.
Highly recommend to anyone seeking to understand these issues more thoroughly and equitably.
In this collection of essays, Solnit canvases the significant political subjects of unrest in our time- from the reverberating influences of standing rocks, to the significant of the monuments being dismantled, to the violence of climate change. Calling a spade and spade, quite literally.
She calls into question those who claim cynicism like it’s something to be proud of, points out that monuments to pioneers are war celebrations, and that galvanizing your supporters is more effective than evangelizing your opponents.
Providing a breath of historical context, enlarged by taking account of multiple perspectives, and “breaking” the story apart, Solnit brings new understanding to the soundbites of our time.
Highly recommend to anyone seeking to understand these issues more thoroughly and equitably.