I enjoyed many of the ideas and concepts in this book. That said, I didn't find it an easy read. I found much of it disjointed and difficult to focus on the core points. I did enjoy the extensive use of examples from nature to illustrate points, although some don't stand up to too much scrutiny. My key takeaway was the analogy or natural systems... A bee can't be a bee without flowers, trees, fungi and birds... Successful movements also need to strengthen connections between diverse people and communities, even/especially those who we may disagree with.
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I have a broad range of interests which is reflected in my reading. I generally read Sci-fi and Fantasy for relaxation, with some historical fiction.
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Korora finished reading Morning Star by Pierce Brown (The Red Rising Saga, #3)
Morning Star by Pierce Brown (The Red Rising Saga, #3)
"Red Rising thrilled readers and announced the presence of a talented new author. Golden Son changed the game and took …
Korora reviewed Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown
In the tradition of Octavia Butler, radical self-help, society-help, and planet-help to shape the futures …
A path toward the future we need
3 stars
Korora started reading The Solutions are Already Here by Peter Gelderloos
The Solutions are Already Here by Peter Gelderloos
Are alternative energies and Green New Deals enough to deliver environmental justice? Peter Gelderloos argues that international governmental responses to …
Korora finished reading Golden son by Pierce Brown (Red Rising Saga, #2)
"With shades of The Hunger Games, Ender's Game, and Game of Thrones, debut author Pierce …
I enjoyed this sequel. It seem less action packed than the first book but with bigger risks as Darrow tries to consolidate his position in the society in the midst of political turmoil. A shocking, unexpected ending. to the book raises big questions for book 3.
Korora rated Golden son: 4 stars
Golden son by Pierce Brown (Red Rising Saga, #2)
"With shades of The Hunger Games, Ender's Game, and Game of Thrones, debut author Pierce Brown's genre-defying epic Red Rising …
Korora wants to read Walkaway by Cory Doctorow
Walkaway by Cory Doctorow
Hubert Vernon Rudolph Clayton Irving Wilson Alva Anton Jeff Harley Timothy Curtis Cleveland Cecil Ollie Edmund Eli Wiley Marvin Ellis …
Korora started reading Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown
Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown
In the tradition of Octavia Butler, radical self-help, society-help, and planet-help to shape the futures we want.
Inspired by Octavia …
Korora rated Red Rising: 4 stars
Red Rising by Pierce Brown (Red Rising Saga, #1)
"I live for the dream that my children will be born free," she says. "That they will be what they …
Korora finished reading Red Rising by Pierce Brown (Red Rising Saga, #1)
"I live for the dream that my children will be born free," she says. "That …
I heard a recommendation for this book/series and within a few days found myself reading it, skipping the the top of the long list of books I have. I'm glad i picked it up straight away.
Living deep below the surface of Mars, Darrow is content living his hard but simple life. His wife shows him a glimpse of a reality he doesn't understand that hints that the world is a lot different than he has been led to believe. A horrific tragedy sets him on a path to fight for the freedom of his people.
Korora rated The Word for World Is Forest: 5 stars
The Word for World Is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin
Centuries in the future, Terrans have established a logging colony & military base named “New Tahiti” on a tree-covered planet …
Korora wants to read Practicing New Worlds by adrienne maree brown
Practicing New Worlds by adrienne maree brown, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Andrea Ritchie
Practicing New Worlds explores how principles of emergence, adaptation, iteration, resilience, transformation, interdependence, decentralization and fractalization can shape organizing toward …
Korora wants to read Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown
Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown
In the tradition of Octavia Butler, radical self-help, society-help, and planet-help to shape the futures we want.
Inspired by Octavia …
Korora finished reading The Word for World Is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin
Centuries in the future, Terrans have established a logging colony & military base named “New …
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Ursula K. Le Guin was a treasure.
Korora started reading Red Rising by Pierce Brown (Red Rising Saga, #1)
Red Rising by Pierce Brown (Red Rising Saga, #1)
"I live for the dream that my children will be born free," she says. "That they will be what they …