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jkiebo's review
5.0
This is a super quick read, but deftly sums up all of the historical and even more current issues that have led to the cataclysmic year of 2020. I would say that this is essential reading, and is a truly accessible read for most folx. Well-written, concise, timely, and essential. A must read!
nickoftheparty's review
5.0
Essential reading for our times; the title has it all. Nothing new if you've been following along, but everything put so succinctly and directly.
ryliereadss's review against another edition
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4.0
It was really informative and useful to learn about the pre-existing conditions that caused the protests in 2020, such as for profit healthcare, unemployment, and the senseless murder by police of unarmed black people. There were great tips on how to be an active ally rather than a passive one. He also talked about why it's important to call the protests a rebellion rather than a riot. One quote that stuck out to me was "Healing is an industry. Survival is a luxury." He used very accessible language and I think a lot more people should listen to this. Highly recommend.
jasbeingjas's review
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
3.75
Having read this book a few years after it was originally published, I found a few of the first chapters were difficult to get through because it felt like things I already knew or understood. I also think the format of the book, which took on an interview style didn’t work for me personally. I would have preferred that each chapter just be written like an essay. But overall, I think this is a great book for someone looking to understand why we need abolition and why we need it now.
domeniqueh's review
5.0
Ok, so this my First Marc Lamont Hill book, although i follow is articles, his media presence, his interviews, and such. This timely conversation turned book is clearly a necessary read. His words are direct, specific, definitive, and honoring of all identities. Thankful for his book suggestions sprinkled throughout the chapters and how he honors Black Feminism as a literal key and foundation to doing abolitionist work. This books makes me want to question it all, drop everything, and become an abolitionist. Oh what a ride and journey. I’m all in and invested to do and be more.
britlovestoread's review
5.0
Marc Lamont Hill's ability to get such incredibly powerful messages across in such few words is absolutely remarkable.
This is one of the shortest books I have read lately, but by far one of the most powerful. I mean, damn. This. Is. Good.
I didn't put this book down from the second I picked it up. His discussions on Corona capitalism, the politics of disposability, interest convergence, the importance of Black feminism, violence, and abolitionist vision - all precise, well-worded, and completely worth your time reading.
This is one of the shortest books I have read lately, but by far one of the most powerful. I mean, damn. This. Is. Good.
I didn't put this book down from the second I picked it up. His discussions on Corona capitalism, the politics of disposability, interest convergence, the importance of Black feminism, violence, and abolitionist vision - all precise, well-worded, and completely worth your time reading.
as_a_tre3's review
5.0
There should be a discourse on COVID-19 and this book wraps themes around it that could be set as entry point of analysis in various disciplines (education, healthcare, economy, social justice, etc.) and interdisciplinary fields too.