Do It Anyway: The New Generation of Activists
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Do It Anyway: The New Generation of Activists
If you care about social change but hate feel-good platitudes, Do It Anyway is the book for you. Courtney Martin’s rich profiles of the new generation of activists dig deep, to ask the questions that really matter: How do you create a meaningful life? Can one person even begin to make a difference in our hugely complex, globalized world?
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Customer Reviews 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful DIA Portrays Idealism–Way to Go!, September 14, 2010 By Shayna – See all my reviews I devoured Martin’s latest work of non fiction, “Do It Anyway,” because of her accuracy and the way it speaks to my generation. I truly admire her work because she is a social activist in her own right–choosing to write 200 pages about other activists is social change in itself. She uses her power and privilege in order to bring attention to some serious issues at hand. It is a wake up call for all of us. I also admire the idealism within this work. I think that idealism can often be described as naive (as said by Publisher’s Weekly), but it’s actually not something to be ashamed of. Idealism means hoping for the best outcome and owning feelings of optimism–which is exactly what we need in our country right now. Thanks, Ms. Martin!
 Revealing portraits, November 24, 2010 By Mitchell R. Alegre (Glenwood, New York) – See all my reviews  Courtney Martin provides the reader with revealing profiles of eight young activists. Martin digs behind the actions to uncover what motivates these young people to devote themselves to making a difference in the world. Most of the activists portrayed are not seeking to change the world on a grand scale. Instead they are taking action within their communities to have an impact where they live. The portraits reveal each person’s struggle to find and live his or her calling. Martin describes the false starts many of the individuals experienced on their way to finding their cause. Even then, many continue to wrestle with doubt. This is not a book on how to become an activist or how to do community organizing. It is a volume of human stories of people who care about how they use their lives for the common good. Martin’s profiles assure us that there are young people who deeply care about their fellow humans. The book may be most useful to other young adults who are searching how to make a difference in their communities. Martin avoids romanticizing the activists she profiles. She reveals the struggles, doubts, and faults of those she writes about while also holding up their gifts, commitment, and courage. The book is well written. The people profiled are portrayed in their humanness and, as a result, can simultaneously evoke admiration and annoyance in the reader. Do not expect an activist manual. Do expect insight into the difficultly of becoming an activist. Then be inspired to do it anyway. Thank you for the inspiration!, September 22, 2010 By Robin Stern, Ph.D. (New York, New York) – See all my reviews Courtney’s book makes it seem possible to change the world one person at a time. Through inspiring stories of real people fulfilling their own need to do something and meeting the need they see in the world Courtney lights a fire in all of us. This book is a great read for teens and adults, who want to know what it actually looks like to make change happen. The book is beautifully written, heartfelt and smart — and, will get under your skin – pushing you just a little, to do something!
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