Book description
"This intimate, moving, and timely collection of essays points the way to a world in which the burden of grief is shared, and pain is reconfigured into a powerful force for social change and collective healing." Astra Taylor, author The People's Platform
"A primary message here is that from tears…
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1 author picked Rebellious Mourning as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
As a social change nerd, this book hit the spot for me. It was a powerful read, giving me a glimpse into the lives of so many inspiring activists and organizers who have been incorporating grief work into their lives and movement spaces.
I felt a lot of inspiration reading this, and it helped me feel less alone.
From Camille's list on The best books on collective grief: how it relates to society as well as the web of life.
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