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Still Hopeful

Lessons from a Lifetime of Activism

Audiobook
1 of 1 copy available
1 of 1 copy available

"Canada's best-known voice of dissent." — CBC

"It's time we listened to the Maude Barlows of the world." — CNN

In this timely book, Barlow counters the prevailing atmosphere of pessimism that surrounds us and offers lessons of hope that she has learned from a lifetime of activism. She has been a linchpin in three major movements in her life: second-wave feminism, the battle against free trade and globalization, and the global fight for water justice. From each of these she draws her lessons of hope, emphasizing that effective activism is not really about the goal, rather it is about building a movement and finding like-minded people to carry the load with you. Barlow knows firsthand how hard fighting for change can be. But she also knows that change does happen and that hope is the essential ingredient.

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      One of the linchpins of Canadian social justice--who focuses on second-wave feminism, the battle against free trade, and global water justice--Maude Barlow offers hopeful advice for other activists needing to stay the course and gather additional activists for their cause. But as Barbara Saxberg narrates, this audiobook sounds more like a memoir than a call to action. Still, it is thoughtful, thorough, and inspiring for those who want to know more about social justice. Barlow gives historical background of the movements she has helped build, and Saxberg brings out the author's hope to build additional movements by encouraging kindred spirits to join together in fighting for their causes. Barlow's call to keep working for positive change is significant because it is rooted in her record of success. C.F. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

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  • English

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  • Lexile® Measure:1310
  • Text Difficulty:10-12

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