A review by hildaflike
Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune, 2052–2072 by Eman Abdelhadi, M.E. O'Brien

4.25

ive been thinking about this book ever since i finished it. in political theory and revolutionary talk, there’s often a lack of focus on what comes next—it’s mainly centered on history and the here-and-now. this book offered something to point to, an example of what’s possible, what a future can look like and the road it took to get there. these kinds of stories are so important! reminds me that hope/optimism is absolutely necessary in collective action and that the future we’re fighting for should be front-and-center (worldbuilding as revolutionary!). it’s so easy to fall into despair over the now, but when you keep your vision clear and see that fruitful, love-centered future on the horizon, you’ll fight as hell to get there.