Activist, KK Ottesen
Activist, KK Ottesen
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Activist
Portraits of Courage

Author: KK Ottesen

Narrator: KK Ottesen

Unabridged: 6 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/08/2019


Synopsis

A speech on the radio. A high school literature class. A promise made to a mother.
Activism begins in small ways and in unexpected places. In this inspiring book, over forty activists from Billie Jean King to Bernie Sanders and Angela Davis to Edward Snowden recount the experiences that sparked their journeys and share the beliefs that keep them going. These are citizens who met challenge with action. Their visions for peace, equality, and justice have reshaped American society—from voting to reproductive rights, and from the environment to the economy.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Moonbook on November 05, 2019

I have listed to the audio book plus I am not form USA So I am felt like this was American view and more than that it repiet itself and all of them were kind of success but I felt boring......more

Goodreads review by Derek on January 18, 2020

Activist: Portraits of Courage is filled with beautifully shot portraits and memorable, albeit short, interviews with some legendary grassroots organizers; and lesser-known folks, as well. Pros: These portraits were legitimately beautiful, and a few stories stuck out to me in particular. I loved lear......more

Goodreads review by Book2Dragon on December 31, 2019

This is a very good book, written by the subjects of her photographs. Excellent portraits (in photo and prose) of movers and shakers of the late 20th, early 21st century. They tell what made them activists, why they continue in spite of the many discouragements, and their view of life in our culture......more

Goodreads review by Sadie on February 26, 2021

Really great book to expand your awareness of activists who have helped (and continue to) shape the world we currently inhabit. I appreciate hearing about, not what they've accomplished but why they felt it needed accomplishing.......more

Goodreads review by Annez on March 11, 2020

Intriguing interviews and luminous portraits make this an interesting read. The subjects mostly skew to the left, but I can pretty much guarantee you won't agree with everyone in this book. Many are inspiring though, so take your pick.......more