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An Abolitionist's Handbook

By Patrisse Cullors
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A revolutionary guide to modern-day abolition from the #BlackLivesMatter co-founder

In An Abolitionist's Handbook, New York Times bestselling author, artist, and activist Patrisse Cullors presents a bold and humanistic approach to being an effective activist in today's world. Drawing from her extensive experience, Cullors offers a framework for everyday people to fight for an abolitionist present and future.

Filled with relatable lessons on the history of abolition, a fresh perspective on reparations for Black lives, and personal anecdotes, An Abolitionist's Handbook encourages readers to lead with love, fierce compassion, and precision. Discover the 12 steps to transform yourself and the world around you.

This groundbreaking work is a must-read for anyone seeking to reimagine a society where communities are treated with dignity, care, and respect. It grants us permission to move beyond cancel culture and instead envision a path of change and healing. If you're ready to be part of the solution, An Abolitionist's Handbook is your essential guide.

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“3,5 | Going into this book I was expecting a breakdown of actionable steps in working towards abolition of the current incarceration and policing systems here in the USA. What I discovered was more of a handbook in how to be an effective activist and avoid burnout, which is a very important thing to learn and something I struggle with. I found the breakdown of how to building up emotional intelligence, how to listen without judgment and how to apologize and take accountability to be very valuable lessons for anyone to work on. The title felt a bit misleading about the content, but that is partly because of how and what I associate with the word abolitionist. To me, a better word would have been activist because the content in the book felt more broad and targeted towards everyone in the social justice movement, rather than specifically abolition. The book is a useful read for anyone practicing any type of activism, and I would recommend it to folx who are struggling with finding their place in the movement and balancing their life/work/activism. ***Thank you to Macmillan Audio for providing me with the Audiobook for free via NetGalley for an unbiased review.”

About Patrisse Cullors

Patrisse Cullors is an author of the New York Times bestseller When They Call You a Terrorist, educator, artist, and abolitionist from Los Angeles. She is the co-founder of the Crenshaw Dairy Mart and has been on the frontlines of the abolitionist movement with Black Lives Matter, Justice LA, Dignity and Power Now, and Reform LA jails. Also the founder of The Center For Art and Abolition, Cullors has popularized the term “Abolitionist Aesthetics” to challenge artists to aestheticize abolition.

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