An Abolitionist's Handbook: 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World Contributor(s): Cullors, Patrisse (Author) |
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ISBN: 1250272971 ISBN-13: 9781250272973 Publisher: St. Martin's Press OUR PRICE: $24.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2022 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - Political Advocacy - Political Science | Civil Rights - Social Science | Discrimination & Race Relations |
Dewey: 364.6 |
LCCN: 2021021151 |
Physical Information: 1.03" H x 5.48" W x 7.92" (0.67 lbs) 288 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In AN ABOLITIONIST'S HANDBOOK, Cullors charts a framework for how everyday activists can effectively fight for an abolitionist present and future. Filled with relatable pedagogy on the history of abolition, a reimagining of what reparations look like for Black lives and real-life anecdotes from Cullors AN ABOLITIONIST'S HANDBOOK offers a bold, innovative, and humanistic approach to how to be a modern-day abolitionist. Cullors asks us to lead with love, fierce compassion, and precision. In AN ABOLITIONIST'S HANDBOOK readers will learn how to: - have courageous conversations- move away from reaction and towards response - take care of oneself while fighting for others - turn inter-community conflict into a transformative action - expand one's imagination, think creatively, and find the courage to experiment - make justice joyful - practice active forgiveness - make space for difficult feelings and honor mental health - practice non-harm and cultivate compassion - organize local and national governments to work towards abolition - move away from cancel culture AN ABOLITIONIST'S HANDBOOK is for those who are looking to reimagine a world where communities are treated with dignity, care and respect. It gives us permission to move away from cancel culture and into visioning change and healing. |