Resist!: How to Be an Activist in the Age of Defiance

by Michael Segalov, Owen Jones (Foreword)

Genres: Nonfiction, Politics, Activism

192 pages, Paperback

Published August 27, 2018

Reviews

[Ruby malik · Rating 5 out of 5]

the 5 stars may look crazy- especially after 1984’s 4 stars- but I just don’t think u could find a book of this style and genre that does it better. In this sense, u can find no faults! Very comprehensive and well thought out

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy to digest and follow guide detailing steps for an activist campaign. Anecdotes are clearly distinguished from step by step advice and there are graphics and examples. I wish it had a little more about how to grow a movement in the beginning stages and what stages might be. Perhaps also something more on coalition building and strategies for educating and persuading the public. Though it does cover social media and news media outreach. I just wonder how does one approach more complex movements and messages that need more time to digest.

[Bibi_thephilocalist · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book takes you through all the steps to becoming an activist: from how to start a community, talk to people in power, start a protest, get the press attention and so much more. It gives you general rules, law concerns, inspiring protest stories and it teaches you how to structure a movement, how to handle the social media and the tasks within the team. I think its a great guide and it gives you a general idea of what you should expect. Interesting read, i feel like it gave me a big insight about activism and its importance

[Sean Currie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book just after it was released six years ago and I have FINALLY sat down for 30 minutes to flick through it.

Packaged with a beautiful design, the book offers some basic “you go get ‘em” paragraphs, some very practical frameworks and pieces of advice, and some case studies.

If you are a British young person who is just getting for the first time ever, it is motivational and useful. If you’re not, it’s a pleasurable wee book to flick through.

[Ayesha Ratnayake · Rating 4 out of 5]

A practical guidebook to organising for social change, with bold graphics that pack a punch, encouraging case studies and both strategic and tactical tips and ideas. Indeed, every idea that was once deemed absurd and is today considered mainstream is thanks to the work of grassroots activists. We can be the change. I, for one, am inspired!

[AJ Foiret · Rating 4 out of 5]

Introduction to activism for beginners. Easy to read. Inspires you to act. Covers everything you need to know. Beautifully presented and illustrated. The book is like a work of art in itself! Want to buy everyone a copy of this book.

[Alex Pop · Rating 2 out of 5]

Following the saying ”a call that should have been an email", this is a book that should have been a series of blog posts and nothing more. It's very thin in terms of real life examples of activism initiatives.

[Carinna Tarvin]

The graphic design is inspiring. It will be a handy book to keep in my classroom.

[Maya]

Good content, but it could have gone farther in being an activist handbook. Text is too small in many places and difficult to read.

[Marius · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5
It's a great introduction for people interested in activism/who have been doing it for a little while

[Zuzka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect little starter book, that will get revisited many times on my shelves.