If you've ever wondered about nonviolent protest beyond lunch counter sit-ins, then you need this book. Hasak-Lowy takes us through several examples of activism in chronological order. This begins with Ghandi codifying what this form of protest means and applying it as a life philosophy. We traverse the globe between South Africa, Britain, the US, Czechoslovakia, and Sweden. We see different approaches to activism, be it through action, strike, sign wielding, or simply insistence at being acknowledged. We see the ways that their determination was challenged and the importance of compromise for peaceful resolution. And I like that there isn't any implication that this is the only way. Hasak-Lowy acknowledges that there are situations that can only be resolved with confrontation or moments when even the most peaceful person can be pushed too far. Still, we can all learn from these examples and find value in lesser known parts of history.
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