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jadehusdanhicks's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Although for some this may be a challenging read it is most certainly a vital one. Covering everything from racism to ableism and historical prejudices impact it advocates for being an ally to all minority groups and how to do better.
It addresses allyship and struggles as minorities through a series of personal essays which are not only moving but extremely informative for those who have privelage (or not - may just simply want to help others effectively and improve their awareness). It talks about how allyship is a journey, how to seperate spaces for the benefit of your friends and ways of stepping up such as calling out phobic behaviour.
A concise but inclusive guide I think this is a vital read for everyone and great to see as a world book day option from 2023 as it’s not something I’d have imagined seeing when I was younger but one I wish I’d had.
It addresses allyship and struggles as minorities through a series of personal essays which are not only moving but extremely informative for those who have privelage (or not - may just simply want to help others effectively and improve their awareness). It talks about how allyship is a journey, how to seperate spaces for the benefit of your friends and ways of stepping up such as calling out phobic behaviour.
A concise but inclusive guide I think this is a vital read for everyone and great to see as a world book day option from 2023 as it’s not something I’d have imagined seeing when I was younger but one I wish I’d had.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Bullying, Racial slurs, Racism, and Ableism
wilsone8's review
challenging
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Medical trauma
kjkbooks's review
4.0
Thoughts:
This is such a good guide to being an ally to many different types of marginalised groups. It introduces the issues of discrimination in a sensitive way and is very responsible in using own voices to explain these issues rather than having someone who doesn’t experience it risking becoming condescending.
Favourite Quote:
"The term ally has become a common way to talk about the responsibilities we have to shop up and support each other, and in particular for those with privilege to show up and support people and communities that are systematically oppressed. But not everyone thinks it's a great word. Some argue that too many people claim the label without doing the work. Others say it doesn't go far enough, and that allies might empathise with and support individuals, but they aren't doing the hard, sometimes dangerous work of breaking down oppressive systems. There are those who say we need accomplices, not alles, to really make change."
This is such a good guide to being an ally to many different types of marginalised groups. It introduces the issues of discrimination in a sensitive way and is very responsible in using own voices to explain these issues rather than having someone who doesn’t experience it risking becoming condescending.
Favourite Quote:
"The term ally has become a common way to talk about the responsibilities we have to shop up and support each other, and in particular for those with privilege to show up and support people and communities that are systematically oppressed. But not everyone thinks it's a great word. Some argue that too many people claim the label without doing the work. Others say it doesn't go far enough, and that allies might empathise with and support individuals, but they aren't doing the hard, sometimes dangerous work of breaking down oppressive systems. There are those who say we need accomplices, not alles, to really make change."