Let This Radicalize You

An interesting collection of stories and anecdotes from the two authors who have many years of experience with organizing. 
Not a flaw but made me personally skip forward a few times: since the authors are active in the USA some examples were very specific for the local context and didn't connect with me, but even still most of them were very interesting and I only skipped ahead when something felt repetitive.  

A great guide to leading a revolution geared toward new leaders organizing members of the dominant social groups.

Hayes invite us to dream, consider, build, experiment, and act (p. 6), and Kaba says this book is for new activists and organizers, not as a how-to manual but as a ‘book of stories, reflections and guidance designed to inform, inspire, and encourage' (p. 13).

While this book was intended for people who are new to being activists or looking to move from mere activism to organizing I think it's a must read for people who joined movements at times of high intensity who feel kind of lost about the where to next when the protests die down or who have felt burnt out by social movements. Its bracing and cleareyed approach is also useful in embracing the space you want/can occupy as an activist/organizer.

If you are looking for ideas to inspire your own group this is the book to read. If you want to find that drive inside you and a way to tap into it - this book is for you. If you want to start a group and have no idea where to start, look no further for inspiration and ideas.

Check out the rest of my review at Mx. Phoebe's Viewpoint. Link in bio.


I received a free copy of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.