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Whose Story Is This? Old Conflicts, New Chapters

Rebecca Solnit
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Whose Story Is This? Old Conflicts, New Chapters

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Rebecca Solnit

Whose Story Is This? Old Conflicts, New Chapters

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

182

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Whose Story Is This? Old Conflicts, New Chapters, Rebecca Solnit examines narratives shaping society, highlighting marginalized voices reclaiming their stories. Through essays, Solnit addresses power dynamics, gender, race, and environmental issues, illustrating how storytelling impacts perception and identity. The collection advocates for inclusive narratives, urging readers to challenge dominant stories and amplify diverse perspectives.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.4

2,802 ratings

84%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rebecca Solnit's Whose Story Is This? Old Conflicts, New Chapters is praised for its incisive essays on feminism, power, and narrative control, with a strong, eloquent voice that challenges societal norms. However, some find the essays repetitive and desire broader perspectives. Overall, it's celebrated for thought-provoking insights and empowering themes.

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Who Should Read Whose Story Is This? Old Conflicts, New Chapters?

A reader who appreciates insightful essays on social justice, feminism, and politics would enjoy Rebecca Solnit's Whose Story Is This?. Fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's We Should All Be Feminists or Roxane Gay's Bad Feminist will find it compelling for its exploration of voice and power dynamics.

4.4

2,802 ratings

84%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

182

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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