Lean on Me: A Politics of Radical Care

Lynne Segal's book "Lean On Me" explores the concept of radical care, which she finds is entwined in our intimate commitments to each other and our shared collective endeavors. She draws upon lessons from left feminist politics to argue that by confronting different forms of interdependence and care, we can change the way we think about the environment and learn to struggle together against impending climate catastrophe.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 14 November 2023
Publisher: Verso Books

Have you ever found solace or support in the kindness of strangers? What unites people in their search for hope and solidarity? What responsibilities do we hold towards one another as citizens and comrades?

These profound questions of care, intimacy, education, meaningful work, and social engagement form the foundation of our ability to comprehend the world and its potential for human flourishing. In her book Lean On Me, feminist thinker Lynne Segal embarks on a quest for hope both in her own life and in the world around her. She discovers that this sense of hope is intricately linked to our deep and enduring commitments to one another and our collective efforts to create a more equitable and nurturing society.

Segal refers to this shared reliance as radical care. Drawing from her own experiences as a mother and a frontline activist in the second-wave feminist movement, she incorporates lessons learned from over half a century of engagement in left-feminist politics, which is rooted in the commitment to building a more egalitarian and compassionate world. The personal and the political intertwine in this powerful call to revolutionize our approach to education, motherhood, and the everyday vulnerabilities we face, such as disability, aging, and enhanced needs.

Only by openly confronting these various forms of interdependence and care can we shift our mindset and learn to unite in the fight against the impending climate catastrophe. Through this collective struggle, we can forge a path towards a more resilient and sustainable future for all.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 148 x 218 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804292945