Welcome to Litsy!

I read this short book back in early 2017. Lately (or every week since then), it‘s been coming to mind a lot. Found it on Scribd, so I‘m going to give it a listen. Might be the most important 1 hr. 47 min. book around!

My original review is here: http://thebibliophage.com/book-review-tyranny-timothy-snyder/

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Great evening last night with fellow Democrats, raising money for our local organization and candidates. Former Acting Director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe, was the speaker. He talked not just about the topics of his book, but also about getting involved and having hope. He did no trash talking, but lots of straight talking about the current administration. Great night!

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I‘ve avoided posting quotes from this book because they can be so distressing for people. It‘s a group of hard-to-read, but vital essays in understanding 45. I can only manage one, sometimes two, a day. Today‘s essay talks about tyrants, their followers, and the society around them. It helps me understand things, especially after the horrible events in Christchurch yesterday.

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I‘ve been listening to a podcast interview with the author of this book. It‘s quite fascinating, and I‘ll be reading her book soon, I think. It‘s a different, but connected, take on systemic misogyny. She‘s brilliant! Podcast link below ⬇️

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I bought this shortly after the 2016 elections. The title described my thoughts. Then I put the book on my shelf because I was feeling too raw. Recently I thought, “I‘d better read this before it‘s obsolete.” Well, the good news is, it isn‘t likely to ever be 100% obsolete. If you read politically, try this book. For me, every essay was worth the time.

Full review www.TheBibliophage.com
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This book‘s been on my shelf far too long. Even though it was compiled right after the 2016 election, the concerns still exist. Obvi. And I‘m proud to say I got through 90 pages without feeling sick to my stomach. But that‘s all for today ... back to Mary Oliver poems until I feel like I can continue with this book. #resistlist #readersresist #somedaysitsalltoomuchtoabsorb #notmypresident

I‘ve read way less books this year than last. Because I‘ve read more news and analysis. Also because I‘ve spent time working for political causes that I care about.

Written by the author of what may end up being my favorite book of the year, here‘s a perspective on why art and literature remain important, even when the country and world are in crisis. I think she hits the nail on the head!

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So here‘s my day in a capsule: I got mad. I am heartsick. I canvassed in the nasty cold rain (had to stop but finishing tomorrow). And now I‘m starting the tagged book. The fun, spooky reads are great, but I‘m just feeling more like taking action.

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The other night one of my friends was feeling like we, in 2018, aren‘t accomplishing much with protests, marches, and sit-ins. And I shared how much reading this book has affected my position on them. Always march. Always protest. Never stop educating and speaking your mind against what you feel is wrong. Congressman John Lewis is still doing it, so can I. #readersresist #nfornonfiction #lmpbc #groupn

I am so glad to be reading this at this exact moment in time. I have been canvassing and organizing for our local Democratic candidate for the House. First time I‘ve ever done this kind of work. And this memoir is reminding me of the bigger issues at the heart of the matter. The idea of the “steadfastness of truth” is striking a chord, for sure. (Part 1 of 2)

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