How We Get Free
How We Get Free
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
200
Book • Nonfiction
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
How We Get Free by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor explores the legacy and influence of the Combahee River Collective, a Black feminist organization. Through interviews and essays, the book highlights their contributions to intersectionality, social justice, and activism, emphasizing the importance of addressing race, gender, and class in liberation movements.
Informative
Inspirational
Contemplative
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor's How We Get Free receives praise for its insightful exploration of the Combahee River Collective, highlighting its historical significance and relevance. Critics commend its powerful narratives and intersectional analysis. Some note the dense academic style may challenge general readers, yet its essential discourse on feminism and race remains impactful.
Who Should Read How We Get Free?
Readers of How We Get Free by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor are often engaged with African American history, social justice, and feminist theory. They likely appreciate works like bell hooks' Ain't I a Woman and Angela Davis' Women, Race, & Class, focusing on activism, intersectionality, and the legacy of the Combahee River Collective.
200
Book • Nonfiction
2017
Adult
18+ years
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