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Hope Nation: YA Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration
Hope is a decision, but it is a hard one to recognize in the face of oppression, belittlement, alienation, and defeat. To help embolden hope, here is a powerhouse collection of essays and personal stories that speak directly to teens and all YA readers. Featuring Angie Thomas, Marie Lu, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan, Libba Bray, Jason Reynolds, Renée Ahdieh, and many more!
"A salve when days are bleak."--Kirkus Reviews
A Junior Library Guild Selection
"The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood."--Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We all experience moments when we struggle to understand the state of the world, when we feel powerless and--in some cases--even hopeless. The teens of today are the caretakers of tomorrow, and yet it's difficult for many to find joy or comfort in such a turbulent society. But in trying times, words are power.
Some of today's most influential young adult authors come together in this highly personal collection of essays and original stories that offer moments of light in the darkness, and show that hope is a decision we all can make.
Like a modern day Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul or Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens, Hope Nation acknowledges the pain and offers words of encouragement.
Authors include: Atia Abawi, Renee Ahdieh, Libba Bray, Howard Bryant, Ally Carter, Ally Condie, Christina Diaz Gonzales, Gayle Forman, Romina Garber, I. W. Gregario, Kate Hart, Bendan Kiely, David Levithan, Alex London, Marie Lu, Julie Murphy, Jason Reynolds, Aisha Saeed, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Jeff Zentner, and Nicola Yoon.
"A salve when days are bleak."--Kirkus Reviews
A Junior Library Guild Selection
"The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood."--Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We all experience moments when we struggle to understand the state of the world, when we feel powerless and--in some cases--even hopeless. The teens of today are the caretakers of tomorrow, and yet it's difficult for many to find joy or comfort in such a turbulent society. But in trying times, words are power.
Some of today's most influential young adult authors come together in this highly personal collection of essays and original stories that offer moments of light in the darkness, and show that hope is a decision we all can make.
Like a modern day Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul or Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens, Hope Nation acknowledges the pain and offers words of encouragement.
Authors include: Atia Abawi, Renee Ahdieh, Libba Bray, Howard Bryant, Ally Carter, Ally Condie, Christina Diaz Gonzales, Gayle Forman, Romina Garber, I. W. Gregario, Kate Hart, Bendan Kiely, David Levithan, Alex London, Marie Lu, Julie Murphy, Jason Reynolds, Aisha Saeed, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Jeff Zentner, and Nicola Yoon.
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First published February 27, 2018
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November 4, 2019
what is this? a new marie lu book? I WANT IT!
but seriously, i haven't heard any announcements about this, is it real?
but seriously, i haven't heard any announcements about this, is it real?
October 28, 2017
I received a sample of this, with essays by Libba Bray, Angie Thomas and Jeff Zentner. Each one was a unique kindling of hope that had me laughing through tears of beauty and hope. I am eagerly anticipating the final compilation.
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May 15, 2021
Or, Chicken Soup for the Woke Teen's Soul. So uplifting it may drive you to suicide. Great book to read if you've never actually been angry, experienced life, or found out the hard way how people really behave. Maybe if any of these authors had acknowledged a few negative emotions, such as anger, resentment, and regret, they might have struck a chord with teens. Or even actual people.
March 9, 2018
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Ever since I was a teenager, I have loved reading inspirational stories. I'm tellin' ya, Chicken Soup was my jam. I always cried and just kept going back for more. Honestly one of my favorite things about reading is its ability to instill awe in me. I'm in awe of the characters I read about, their plight and peril, and the obstacles they overcome. Most of all, though? I am in awe of the brilliant and unique minds that come up with these worlds, plots and characters. As an aspiring author, I couldn't say yes quickly enough to this tour - an opportunity to read inspirational stories from some of my all time favorite authors? WHERE DO I SIGN?!
I won't lie to you (come on, do I ever?) I opened this book and BEELINED for Marie Lu's story. Having read every one of her books, and having met her, I had to know what she chose to write about. She spoke of her journey to America, her experiences with the Chinese government, and her time in college in the midst of the Iraq war. Marie's story was wonderful, and it was so incredible to read something that was so her. Its hard to explain, but when reading an author's book, you're learning about them in all of the little ways: the characters they base off of themselves, the characters they base off of who they wish they could be, etc. But there is just something so cool about reading a story written by an author you love about an author you love.
A few of the stories really stuck out to me aside from Lu's were Jeff Zentner and Nicola Yoon's. They were absolutely wonderful and touching. Honestly, though? This entire book was phenomenal. Even if you are a fan of only one author in this anthology, it is worth reading. I feel like after reading this, I can read their works of art with new eyes, knowing just a bit more about authors I love and admire.
Sure, there were a few stories that didn't completely capture my attention (I won't name names, chum*, they just weren't for me). As surprising as it may sound, some of the stories just weren't paced in a way that kept my undivided attention. But overall, I absolutely think this is a book for bookworms and non-bookworms alike to pick up. As an aspiring author, I can absolutely tell you this: if you want to write as a career, this is a must read for you.
My Takeaway: Filled with incredible tales, told by some of my favorite YA authors, this anthology was a quick read that kept me intrigued almost all the way through.
**For those who don't know, I just finished Obsidio - so I'm obviously calling everyone "chum", and "cuz". I have also been known recently to use the terms "dusted" and "BLISS" on more than one occasion in the last week. Blame Jay Kristoff and Amie Kauffman.**
Ever since I was a teenager, I have loved reading inspirational stories. I'm tellin' ya, Chicken Soup was my jam. I always cried and just kept going back for more. Honestly one of my favorite things about reading is its ability to instill awe in me. I'm in awe of the characters I read about, their plight and peril, and the obstacles they overcome. Most of all, though? I am in awe of the brilliant and unique minds that come up with these worlds, plots and characters. As an aspiring author, I couldn't say yes quickly enough to this tour - an opportunity to read inspirational stories from some of my all time favorite authors? WHERE DO I SIGN?!
I won't lie to you (come on, do I ever?) I opened this book and BEELINED for Marie Lu's story. Having read every one of her books, and having met her, I had to know what she chose to write about. She spoke of her journey to America, her experiences with the Chinese government, and her time in college in the midst of the Iraq war. Marie's story was wonderful, and it was so incredible to read something that was so her. Its hard to explain, but when reading an author's book, you're learning about them in all of the little ways: the characters they base off of themselves, the characters they base off of who they wish they could be, etc. But there is just something so cool about reading a story written by an author you love about an author you love.
A few of the stories really stuck out to me aside from Lu's were Jeff Zentner and Nicola Yoon's. They were absolutely wonderful and touching. Honestly, though? This entire book was phenomenal. Even if you are a fan of only one author in this anthology, it is worth reading. I feel like after reading this, I can read their works of art with new eyes, knowing just a bit more about authors I love and admire.
Sure, there were a few stories that didn't completely capture my attention (I won't name names, chum*, they just weren't for me). As surprising as it may sound, some of the stories just weren't paced in a way that kept my undivided attention. But overall, I absolutely think this is a book for bookworms and non-bookworms alike to pick up. As an aspiring author, I can absolutely tell you this: if you want to write as a career, this is a must read for you.
My Takeaway: Filled with incredible tales, told by some of my favorite YA authors, this anthology was a quick read that kept me intrigued almost all the way through.
**For those who don't know, I just finished Obsidio - so I'm obviously calling everyone "chum", and "cuz". I have also been known recently to use the terms "dusted" and "BLISS" on more than one occasion in the last week. Blame Jay Kristoff and Amie Kauffman.**
February 20, 2018
Must I continue to go on and on about my love for short story/essay collections filled with contemporary YA writers on a theme or topic? Well, here I go again-- in the words of Whitesnake.
Using the topic of "hope", this collection of VERY AWESOME and TALENTED writers showcase a piece of them and what hope has meant to them. Ironically, many of the writers are in their late thirties through fifties(ish) and date themselves with their references to cars, music, or historical topic but I don't think it takes away from the story. It's more of an observation. But readers get to peak behind the curtain. Libba Bray explains her devastating car accident that left her with a prosthetic eye, Nicola Yoon talks about her multi-racial marriage and how her Asian in-laws disowned her husband and her as she's Jamaican American while he is Korean American. Several reference 9/11. Others discuss their poor upbringing or their religious beliefs with one of the more powerful stories being told by Aisha Saeed and apologies. Having met Nic Stone, I completely heard her telling the story of her Straight Outta Azkaban story of race and the power of Potter.
The stories were vivid and engaging and can be read as a whole but individually. Thank you to Dr. Rose Brock for bringing this timely collection together (and I mean timely because several authors mention the election of Donald Trump) and women's marches in pussy hats.
Using the topic of "hope", this collection of VERY AWESOME and TALENTED writers showcase a piece of them and what hope has meant to them. Ironically, many of the writers are in their late thirties through fifties(ish) and date themselves with their references to cars, music, or historical topic but I don't think it takes away from the story. It's more of an observation. But readers get to peak behind the curtain. Libba Bray explains her devastating car accident that left her with a prosthetic eye, Nicola Yoon talks about her multi-racial marriage and how her Asian in-laws disowned her husband and her as she's Jamaican American while he is Korean American. Several reference 9/11. Others discuss their poor upbringing or their religious beliefs with one of the more powerful stories being told by Aisha Saeed and apologies. Having met Nic Stone, I completely heard her telling the story of her Straight Outta Azkaban story of race and the power of Potter.
The stories were vivid and engaging and can be read as a whole but individually. Thank you to Dr. Rose Brock for bringing this timely collection together (and I mean timely because several authors mention the election of Donald Trump) and women's marches in pussy hats.
May 27, 2018
I love the idea of this collection, I love the diversity in contributors and the personal stories. I do not, however, love the fact that James Dashner was a contributor. I read the first page of his essay and found only hypocrisy- who is he to preach hope when he ripped it out of another person’s hands? Allegations of sexual assault came out in February of this year, and this book was copyright 2018 as well. I firmly believe that supporting his work is sending a message that we do not support the victims. I did not read his section, and I hope that you won’t either.
That said, I read some truly powerful essays in this collection. It is important to spread hope, love, hard work and empathy at a time like this. My favorite essay was Jeff Zentner’s: Nobody Remembers the Names of People Who Build Walls. He discusses the power of literature to build empathy, saying that “In the days to come, you Book People will have to be the keepers of our values. You will need to carry inside you a bright and inextinguishable flame.” He mentions that at the end of the day “history honors the names of people who tell stories so powerful that walls crumble and fall before them.” I hope you all love, hope, read and find courage in these things. Then stand up and fight back!!!
That said, I read some truly powerful essays in this collection. It is important to spread hope, love, hard work and empathy at a time like this. My favorite essay was Jeff Zentner’s: Nobody Remembers the Names of People Who Build Walls. He discusses the power of literature to build empathy, saying that “In the days to come, you Book People will have to be the keepers of our values. You will need to carry inside you a bright and inextinguishable flame.” He mentions that at the end of the day “history honors the names of people who tell stories so powerful that walls crumble and fall before them.” I hope you all love, hope, read and find courage in these things. Then stand up and fight back!!!
October 26, 2020
This book gave me the hope and motivation to want to change the world. I can only imagine what a teen reader picking it up would feel like reading all these incredibly inspiring stories and works. Full review to come.
August 2, 2019
After a while of planning to read this book and never getting to it, I finnally managed to complete it. And it was a really powerful collection, truly something I needed at the moment.
While some of the essays didn't completely find their way to me because of the writting style or the way topics were handled, I have to admit they all served their purpose. They felt hopeful, despite some of them coming from place of utter hopelessness. I loved the authors' approach in writing and radical honesty when discussing how they overcome important and deeply personal matters.
My favourite pieces of writing were the ones by Libba Bray, Marie Lu, Nicola Yoon and Romina Garber. Honorable mention goes to the essays belonging to Angie Thomas, Ally Carter and Nic Stone. Some of the writers like Marie Lu, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan and Gayle Forman are the ones whose works I've read and loved, but a whole bunch of them was completely new to me (and for some I've never even heard of before getting my hands at this anthology).
My hands down favourite and the essay that inspired me the most was Libba Bray's Before and After. Something about hope being completely snatched from her at such a young age of 18, and her path to regain it through writting was really powerful and influential to me.
I highly recommend this anthology for everyone, maybe especially those looking for the light at the end of the tunnel right now.
While some of the essays didn't completely find their way to me because of the writting style or the way topics were handled, I have to admit they all served their purpose. They felt hopeful, despite some of them coming from place of utter hopelessness. I loved the authors' approach in writing and radical honesty when discussing how they overcome important and deeply personal matters.
My favourite pieces of writing were the ones by Libba Bray, Marie Lu, Nicola Yoon and Romina Garber. Honorable mention goes to the essays belonging to Angie Thomas, Ally Carter and Nic Stone. Some of the writers like Marie Lu, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan and Gayle Forman are the ones whose works I've read and loved, but a whole bunch of them was completely new to me (and for some I've never even heard of before getting my hands at this anthology).
My hands down favourite and the essay that inspired me the most was Libba Bray's Before and After. Something about hope being completely snatched from her at such a young age of 18, and her path to regain it through writting was really powerful and influential to me.
I highly recommend this anthology for everyone, maybe especially those looking for the light at the end of the tunnel right now.
July 28, 2021
So many great stories in here!! I was very excited to see some familiar names (Libba Bray, Angie Thomas, Jason Reynolds, Julie Murphy) and learn some new ones (Nic Stone, Nicola Yoon, Atia Abawi, Marie Lu, and more).
A troll-like review about this book condemned the fact that the authors did not write about major issues (paraphrasing). These are short stories so stuffing someone's major life issue wouldn't really cut it here. You want to read about something major like a life defining rape (Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson or Lucky by Alice Sebold) or suicide attempt (I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez) come to mind. You want to read about how successful people overcame micro/macro aggressions and insults, read Hope Nation.
TBH, most/all young adults/people are way more likely to experience these encounters than the major life issue ones. And those encounters are hard to overcome and it's comforting to see how others dealt with them. Atia Abawi's story, in particular, stuck with me. I took a 6 week equity course before my break and it was very difficult. Hearing Abawi's story really helps frame the content I learned in that course, as do other stories.
I really enjoyed this collection. The narrators were also really great and it was nice to hear some familiar voices like Bahni Turpin and Kyla Garcia. Also stoked there were at least three Texans 😀 Denton seems like a productive writing town!
A troll-like review about this book condemned the fact that the authors did not write about major issues (paraphrasing). These are short stories so stuffing someone's major life issue wouldn't really cut it here. You want to read about something major like a life defining rape (Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson or Lucky by Alice Sebold) or suicide attempt (I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez) come to mind. You want to read about how successful people overcame micro/macro aggressions and insults, read Hope Nation.
TBH, most/all young adults/people are way more likely to experience these encounters than the major life issue ones. And those encounters are hard to overcome and it's comforting to see how others dealt with them. Atia Abawi's story, in particular, stuck with me. I took a 6 week equity course before my break and it was very difficult. Hearing Abawi's story really helps frame the content I learned in that course, as do other stories.
I really enjoyed this collection. The narrators were also really great and it was nice to hear some familiar voices like Bahni Turpin and Kyla Garcia. Also stoked there were at least three Texans 😀 Denton seems like a productive writing town!
May 23, 2020
A quick and inspiring read! I didn't connect with every single story, but there is definitely something here for every reader. Kudos to today's authors for being so real.
September 13, 2020
A great anthology and I've already used a few pieces in class to start the year.
July 7, 2020
A solid collection of essays that I could see used as mentor texts for young adult writers.
April 13, 2018
When I saw the lineup of authors slated to share essays in this anthology, I was so psyched! It's a virtual "who's who" of today's hottest, most accomplished YA authors, so I knew I had to get my hands on Hope Nation.
Having finished the collection, though, I feel disappointed. Don't get me wrong; it met my expectations, but I wasn't blown away. There were a few writers - Libba Bray, Marie Lu, Atia Abawi, Romina Garber, Renée Andieh, and Gayle Forman - whose contributions felt memorable and incisive and made me want to investigate their other works. I loved how their intimate stories confronted some pretty complex, heavy subject matter, and I felt like their essays illustrated the same level of time and investment they'd contribute to their other work.
On the other hand, some of the author whose essays I was initially most excited to read...well, it seemed like they hastily wrote an essay to fit in this collection, and some of the most overtly political essays felt like an extension of what I read on those authors' Twitter pages. As much as I appreciate their willingness to be assertive and outspoken, I guess I was expecting something a bit more thoughtful and refined, where they maybe would use storytelling and characters as a conduit for their messages.
In any case, I'm glad to have checked one off the "want to read" list, but given the choice between this and something the authors have written, I'd point my friends to their novels first.
Having finished the collection, though, I feel disappointed. Don't get me wrong; it met my expectations, but I wasn't blown away. There were a few writers - Libba Bray, Marie Lu, Atia Abawi, Romina Garber, Renée Andieh, and Gayle Forman - whose contributions felt memorable and incisive and made me want to investigate their other works. I loved how their intimate stories confronted some pretty complex, heavy subject matter, and I felt like their essays illustrated the same level of time and investment they'd contribute to their other work.
On the other hand, some of the author whose essays I was initially most excited to read...well, it seemed like they hastily wrote an essay to fit in this collection, and some of the most overtly political essays felt like an extension of what I read on those authors' Twitter pages. As much as I appreciate their willingness to be assertive and outspoken, I guess I was expecting something a bit more thoughtful and refined, where they maybe would use storytelling and characters as a conduit for their messages.
In any case, I'm glad to have checked one off the "want to read" list, but given the choice between this and something the authors have written, I'd point my friends to their novels first.
February 17, 2021
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I really enjoyed this anthology and am now wanting to just go and pick up all of the works from all of the authors that wrote essays from this book. I have read from many of the authors before and own books most of the rest of the authors that I am now pushing up my TBR because I throughly enjoyed the authors' writing. I am all about hope and so this book was right up my alley and I am so glad that it did not disappoint.
I really enjoyed this anthology and am now wanting to just go and pick up all of the works from all of the authors that wrote essays from this book. I have read from many of the authors before and own books most of the rest of the authors that I am now pushing up my TBR because I throughly enjoyed the authors' writing. I am all about hope and so this book was right up my alley and I am so glad that it did not disappoint.
April 17, 2018
Before reading this book, I hadn’t really given much thought on what hope truly was. For me, hope was just a feeling. Hope was just a concept - maybe a strength that kept us going in bad times. It never occurred to me that hope could be like a torch - a light that guided us even in the darkest of times. I read this book thinking it would a bit cheesy, or sappy.
Oh, how wrong I was.
It was amazing. I loved everything about it. It was just... stunning, that’s what it was. I’ve heard about books and stories being windows and mirrors, shining light upon a viewpoint or experience you’ve never experienced or thought about.
The YA writers who have written the books we all read are now sharing their own tales of hope. I loved reading each of their tales. I loved reading about their experiences. Their tales were all so thoughtful and mesmerizing and I just couldn’t stop reading it! Each story was unique, and each story made me think deeper and deeper about hope and how it united us all.
I am 100% sure you will enjoy this book. This book is just fantastic!
Please do read this book. Each storey was so intriguing I could not stop reading! I hope you enjoy this book!
Happy reading!
Oh, how wrong I was.
It was amazing. I loved everything about it. It was just... stunning, that’s what it was. I’ve heard about books and stories being windows and mirrors, shining light upon a viewpoint or experience you’ve never experienced or thought about.
The YA writers who have written the books we all read are now sharing their own tales of hope. I loved reading each of their tales. I loved reading about their experiences. Their tales were all so thoughtful and mesmerizing and I just couldn’t stop reading it! Each story was unique, and each story made me think deeper and deeper about hope and how it united us all.
I am 100% sure you will enjoy this book. This book is just fantastic!
Please do read this book. Each storey was so intriguing I could not stop reading! I hope you enjoy this book!
Happy reading!
January 16, 2018
Amazing! Can use individual pieces as awesome prompts and models. So inspirational and reminds readers of how much of America is the immigrant experience today! I am blown away and love that all proceeds go to charities-a must have for all MS and HS libraries.
January 28, 2019
These essays as a whole are excellent and inspiring to 40-something me. I appreciated that I knew most of the authors, including several Battle of the Books ones, which means that I can probably entice my club members to give this a try. I wonder if they will have the same reaction, as most of these authors are of my generation. My favorites were "Before and After" by Libba Bray (who describes dealing with an accident that disfigured her between graduating HS and going off to college) and Zentner's "Nobody remembers the names of people who build walls" with its glorification of "book people". Actually, all of these stories moved me except for the first one (in which Levithan fictionalizes his experience instead of writing a personal narrative like everyone else did). I highly recommend this if the intended audience, which I'm pretty sure is teens, is similarly inspired. I just don't know yet.
HS Civics, ELA, and Reading/Writing teachers, consider this essay collection for sources of essays to read/discuss in class!
HS Civics, ELA, and Reading/Writing teachers, consider this essay collection for sources of essays to read/discuss in class!
June 28, 2018
This was a really great collection - I think I'll probably take away something from every essay. Of course I'm partial to my faves: Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely (really loved theirs), Nic Stone (loved hers too), Angie Thomas and Nicola Yoon. But there was a lot to be gained from the stories from authors I didn't know as well, too. I really appreciate when people can be open about the personal and difficult things they've been through - too often these are the things people don't talk about, and others who have been through similar things end up feeling alone. In that respect I especially appreciated Libba Bray's essay - that woman has been through the MILL. I haven't been through all that she has been through, but I've been through enough that I could relate on so many accounts. I also appreciated that the very first story involved John Lewis. Immediate creys!!
April 16, 2018
I didn’t know what to expect from this book. Honestly, I bought it because Julie Murphy talked about it a lot on her Instagram. I saw her posts about her struggle with the fact that Dashner was involved in the project. And I saw that she believed the messages contained in the book were such that they, paired with the support from her fellow authors, deserved to be told, and heard. And I agree. I loved almost every essay in this book. Zetner and Dashner’s essays fell flat for me; they didn’t resonate with me as a reader, and felt out of place in this collection. But overall, it was an uplifting collection that does exactly what it set out to: instill hope.
July 12, 2020
I don't know all the author contributors in this essay collection but wow, I'm totally mind blown by each and all of their willingness & openness to share their thoughts (some very private and others in continuing their fight for what they believe in), their courage and resilience throughout each unique challenges they faced, and above all, their generosity in encouraging and sharing the hope they had and have. All are authors who write Young Adult novels and while quite a few of their stories relate to their youth, this collection is relevant today to everyone everywhere. I highly recommend it for your next read.
July 24, 2019
Honestly, this book is truly for people who feel like all hope is lost due to the state of our world. This book lifted me up and gave me small little pieces of hope to keep going when things seem at their worst. I loved hearing personal stories from authors I love and finding out about some new (to me) authors as well! I recommend this to anyone who needs/is looking for hope. This book reminds you that sometimes you have to find that glimpse of hope in the darkest of places, but it’s there—never give up and if you start to (or even if you aren’t), you should read this book!
July 22, 2020
It certainly is a time we need hope. I already have earmarked several of these essays and excerpts for use in my high school classroom. In the face of the upcoming school year, I need a little hope. Brendan Kiely wrote, "Young people want to rock the boat. And we need to. Otherwise the status quo remains-- and our status quo today is unconscionably unjust." Rock that boat, young ones. Use those voices.
July 5, 2018
Wow, this book with all the stories combined really defined HOPE. I recognized a few of my favorite authors, some of whom I was glad to see adding some knowledge to this collection. I feel like all kinds of people should read it because it really inspires young people and all really get your blood boiling, in a good way.
September 14, 2023
The way I teared up at so many of these stories. I love how much I see in books how older generations really admire younger generations. It must be so weird for these authors, who are now reaching the middles ages of their lives to, now not be the young ones, when they were not long ago. They used the be the generation that changed the world, and now they look onward to people who they used to be. It makes me feel sad, but almost in a good way. This was a beautiful book nonetheless.
January 31, 2019
There’s so much to hold on to in this book. It’s a light in a time when things seem darkest. A reminder to keep fighting, keep resisting, keep hoping. And even more than hope, ACT. If you have hope things will change, be courageous enough to help move things in the direction you want them to go.
January 21, 2019
Moving. Every story spoke to me.
October 21, 2019
*3.5 stars*
May 12, 2021
I got this through the AudioSync program last summer and just barely got around to listening to it. I am so glad I downloaded it. I gave me hope!
June 11, 2024
2.5
Grand! I think it would’ve had more of an impact on me if I had read it when I was younger
Grand! I think it would’ve had more of an impact on me if I had read it when I was younger
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