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  • Freedom Is a Constant Struggle

  • Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement
  • By: Angela Y. Davis
  • Narrated by: Angela Davis, Coleen Marlo
  • Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (191 ratings)
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Summary

In these newly collected essays, interviews, and speeches, world-renowned activist and scholar Angela Y. Davis illuminates the connections between struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world. 

Reflecting on the importance of Black feminism, intersectionality, and prison abolitionism for today's struggles, Davis discusses the legacies of previous liberation struggles - from the Black freedom movement to the South African antiapartheid movement. She highlights connections and analyzes today's struggles against state terror, from Ferguson to Palestine. 

Facing a world of outrageous injustice, Davis challenges us to imagine and build the movement for human liberation. And in doing so, she reminds us that "freedom is a constant struggle." 

©2016 Angela Davis (P)2016 Tantor
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"Davis's arguments for justice are formidable.... The power of her historical insights and the sweetness of her dream cannot be denied." ( New York Times)

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A pioneer still ahead of the times

An honour to listen to Angela Davis use her expertise on today's (or the minute before today's) struggles. From early civil rights action to comprehensive feminist intersectionalism. She shows that previous generations not only can "catch up with the times", but can also move several leaps forward. I wish more intellectuals and activists from her generation could learn from her, update and expand their sense of compassion and freedom. It could do with a newer edition were she can share lectures or essays on the hellish panorama of the past couple of years. We could certainly learn from her what to do next.

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Thought provoking

Thought provoking, and has given me much to discuss.

I will definitely read more about the themes she’s discussed.

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Very important

A critically important review of Angela Davis' work, told through her own writing and lectures, narrated by Angela Davis herself.

I appreciated how straight forward she is throughout: the audience/listeners/readers are assumed to have sufficient knowledge and be sufficiently engaged in the struggle to need no coddling. I found that refreshing.

Davis' understated narration style allowed the words to speak for themselves.

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Worldy, sobering, hopeful

Davis takes you around the globe to international struggles (and opportunities for solidarity) whilst intertwining her experience in America facing white supremacy head on. This book is hopeful, answers your questions before you have them and reminds you why we fight.

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Amazing!

Everyone should read this book! Angela Davis’s wisdom and insights are timeless! Don’t doubt to listen to her if you are looking for ways of changing the world!

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Wish I read it earlier

Wish I read this book earlier in life as it perfectly articulates so many struggles I have been trying to find the words for. Everyone who believes in equality and justice needs to read this.

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Angela Davies, what can you say?

Powerful, inspirational and brilliant at laying out the situation along with real examples. I especially love the constant message of consensus building between freedom struggles.

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Great multilayered writing

I found it a captivating listen, I feel more empowered to continue our learning journey.

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Inspirational and informative

Angela Davis speaks with such fierce compassionate. Her words motivate and inspire, her intellect shines through. If you only read one book right now, make it this one.

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What an amazing book.

What an amazing experience to listen to Angela Davis's book, narrated by her own voice!
It's an outstanding book, a journey through international struggles.

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