Let This Radicalize You: The Revolution of Rescue and Reciprocal Care

Let This Radicalize You is a book that provides practical and imaginative resources for activists and organizers building power in an era of destabilization and catastrophe. It examines the political lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic and considers what this confluence of power can teach us about a future that will require mass acts of care, rescue, and defense.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2023
Publisher: Haymarket Books

When the world seems to be collapsing around us, what fuels and sustains activism and organizing? Let This Radicalize You is a practical and imaginative resource for activists and organizers building power in an era of destabilization and catastrophe.

Longtime organizers and movement educators Mariame Kaba and Kelly Hayes delve into the political lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring the convergence of mass protest and mass formations of mutual aid. They consider the implications of this power confluence for a future that demands mass acts of care, rescue, and defense, in the face of both state violence and environmental disaster.

The book serves as a guide and empowerment tool for activists and organizers as they navigate their own journeys in the pursuit of justice-making. It features insights from a diverse range of experienced organizers, including Sharon Lungo, Carlos Saavedra, Ejeris Dixon, Barbara Ransby, and Ruth Wilson Gilmore, sharing their hard-earned lessons and joys in their work.

Through their insights and experiences, Kaba and Hayes offer valuable guidance on how to build effective organizing strategies, navigate challenges, and cultivate resilience in the face of adversity. Let This Radicalize You is a powerful resource for anyone committed to making a difference in the world, whether through activism, organizing, or simply being a compassionate and engaged citizen.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781642598278