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Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance: A Feminist Handbook on Fighting for Good
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Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance: A Feminist Handbook on Fighting for Good
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Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance: A Feminist Handbook on Fighting for Good

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An illustrated big-sister's guide to activism—the perfect gift for young feminists and long-time observers looking to enter the fray.

Have recent events given you pause? Does Trump’s America make you fearful for the future of women? Do you want to become more involved in helping to preserve women’s rights but aren’t sure how? In A Girl’s Guide to Joining the Resistance, Emma Rose Gray, Executive Editor at The Huffington Post, outlines all that young women need to know on pivotal women’s rights issues and offers a blueprint for those who want to take a stand and participate in the cause.

This groundbreaking book includes:

• Background information on key issues so you can choose where you most want to take a stand.

• A guide for learning about the first Amendment and how to choose good news sources and make sure you’re getting quality information.

• Practical instructions on how to get involved and stay involved, with examples from the author’s own experience organizing the successful “Watch Us Run” conference.

• Instructions for how to talk to your friend who says she’s “just not that political” and your relatives whose beliefs conflict with your own.

• Advice for self-care and how to stay involved without exhausting yourself.

• Extensive back-matter including numbers to call, organizations to email and donate to, and scripts for reaching out to representatives and organizations.

• Interviews with experienced activists including senator Elizabeth Warren, actress Amber Tamblyn, actress Marlo Thomas, Women’s March Co-Chair Carmen Perez, Mother of the Movement Lucy McBath, Black Lives Matter creator Alicia Garza, People for Bernie Founder Winnie Wong, and former assistant to President Obama Tina Tchen.

Featuring original 2-color illustrations throughout by New York Magazine’s Eva Hill, A Girl’s Guide to Joining the Resistance illuminates why the time has never been more important than now to get involved in helping to ensure women’s rights are protected for the current and future generations of women.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
Release dateFeb 27, 2018
ISBN9780062748096
Author

Emma Gray

Emma Gray is the Executive Women's Editor at HuffPost. She is also the co-host of the "Bachelor"-themed podcast, "Here To Make Friends," which was named a "must-listen" by The Daily Dot, and has appeared as an expert on the Today Show, Good Morning America, The Insider, and Entertainment Tonight. Emma is an alum of McGill University in Montreal, which is probably why she has such a soft spot for poutine and St. Viateur bagels.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I wish we didn't live in a world where we need this book, but I'm glad I was able to get it and immediately give it to my daughter who I am proud to say is engaged in these issues. Divided up into sections on the importance of the resistance, how to resist (from a girl's perspective), and taking care of yourself, this slim volume is full of actionable tips and advice from a host of women.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This is the first time that I have read a 'real' book and wished that it was an e-book. There is so much information here that was just begging to be googled or added to my favorites. Disclaimer I am female but definitely older than the "girls" it was written for but I still found it helpful and motivating.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    “A Girl’s Guide to Joining the Resistance: A Feminist Handbook on Fighting for Good” by Emma Gray is a practical introduction to everyday activism. As the title indicates, it focuses on activism for women, with suggestions on what to do as well as quotes, advice, and insight from female politicians, activists, and actors. The book consists of 11 chapters, which are divided into two relatively equal sections. The first part, “Welcome to the Resistance,” provides contextual and introductory information, including the importance of young women’s voices and a general discussion on intersectionality. The section, “How to Resist Like a Girl,” focuses on more hands-on matters, such as organizations to support and how to spot fake news. While most of the recommendations aren’t going to be that groundbreaking to people who are socially aware and politically engaged, this book does offer a solid primer for those wanting to get involved but are uncertain where to start.While I knew a lot of the information here before reading the book, “A Girl’s Guide to Joining the Resistance” provides a handy quick reference on general matters of fighting back. Additionally, it is reassuring to read about other’s reactions to the 2016 election and their decision to get (and stay) angry and active. Finally, the chapter on self-care serves as an important reminder to take a break and recharge.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This book is a delightful addition to a young feminist's book shelf. It's interesting and digestible, while still having good information. I would recommend this for a YA collection or as a gift to a teen girl mentored by a feminist "big sister".
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I won an Uncorrected Proof in a GOODREADS giveaway sponsored by William Morrow. An adorable little book with fun fonts, quirky borders, and clip art scattered among the pages that ALMOST detract from the very real concepts presented withing. I love the cover with the title part of "BEING A LADY" is covered up! This book is filled to the edges with a wide variety of suggestions, advise, and commentary. Although gender targeted books tend to annoy me, I found this one illuminating: sometime marketing this way can be most beneficial, however I hope they came out with a boy's version too.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This book isn't perfect - I feel like the case laid out here is one that many books being published right now focus on but this one has the advantage of being accessible. Quick and easy to read, this book was written in the conversational style that internet savvy young readers know so well. While I'm definitely a member of that group, I also read of lot of stuff that's written for more academic audiences and so the chapter on intersectionality left me craving a more in-depth analysis, but I was still glad to see it addressed. Also, I loved the quotes from female leaders and the stories about women activists from earlier eras. Overall, a good read, even if a few sections left me wanting more - but really, that's okay because I've still got plenty of feminist, resistance-themed books on my to-read list.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This was a really great book that I'm so glad was published now. Gray draws from an extensive well of amazing women to help inspire all of us to join the fight for good. She provides immediate ways to start helping, as well as important discussions on terminology, privilege, and self-care. This is an important and highly topical read.