How to Stand Up to a Dictator: By the Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 2021

Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has been tracking disinformation networks seeded by her government, spreading lies to its citizens. She has multiple arrest warrants against her and faces up to 100+ years in prison. This book explores how democracy dies by a thousand cuts and how an invisible atom bomb has exploded online, killing our freedoms.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2022
Publisher: Ebury Publishing

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WINNER OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 2021




What will you sacrifice for the truth?


Maria Ressa has dedicated decades to speaking truth to power. However, her relentless pursuit of exposing disinformation networks seeded by her own government, disseminating lies to its citizens, fueled by anger and hate, has placed her in direct confrontation with the most influential figure in the country: President Duterte.


Now, relentlessly pursued by the state, Ressa faces multiple arrest warrants, potentially sentencing her to over 100 years in prison. Despite this dire situation, she remains steadfast in her commitment to speaking the truth.


How to Stand Up to a Dictator is a captivating narrative that delves into the gradual erosion of democracy and the devastating impact of an invisible atom bomb that has detonated online, jeopardizing our freedoms. It meticulously charts a network of disinformation that spans across the globe, encompassing a range of global events and issues such as Duterte's drug wars, America's Capitol Hill, Britain's Brexit, Russian and Chinese cyber warfare, Facebook, Silicon Valley, and even our own clicks and votes.


Told from the frontlines of the digital war, this book serves as a fervent plea for humanity to awaken and reinforce the boundaries before it's too late.


Maria Ressa's remarkable achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious accolades. In 2021, she was awarded the UNESCO Press Freedom Award, a testament to her unwavering dedication to press freedom and her fearless pursuit of the truth.


Renowned figures such as Hillary Clinton, Amal Clooney, and Carole Cadwalladr have hailed Ressa as a personal hero and a vital voice in the fight for justice and truth. Her unwavering commitment to her profession and her unwavering pursuit of the truth have inspired countless individuals around the world.


As we navigate a world increasingly shaped by the power of information and technology, the story of Maria Ressa serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding our democratic values and protecting the freedom of speech. It is our responsibility to stand up against oppression, challenge misinformation, and advocate for a world where truth and justice prevail.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 164 x 241 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780753559192