‘Loving Corrections’ is the most recent addition to the Emergent Strategy series, edited and at times written by adrienne maree brown. This series offers practical guidance and suggestions for fostering collective power and belonging in our fractured world.

If you are a human living on this spinning rock we call Earth, then this book is for you. Lifelong activists and newbies alike will undoubtedly find something paradigm-shifting within these pages. Navigating life in this wild and chaotic world is often confusing and exhausting, but it feels a little easier when we have the opportunity to learn from and with great thinkers like amb. I found myself feeling seen, grounded, and encouraged every time I picked up this book.

In ‘Loving Corrections," adrienne maree brown speaks directly to those who most need to hear hard - and sometime softer - truths, encouraging readers to take what is relevant to them and pass on what isn’t. She has a remarkable ability to capture and impart wisdom in an incredibly accessible and direct manner. At times, this book felt like an extended conversation with a friend.

I found myself taking numerous notes and jotting down thoughts, along with further reading suggestions that amb offers beyond her own wisdom. They encourage readers to reflect on how we can grow, what we can share, and what we can add to. This framework was immensely helpful for my own brain’s retention and understanding, and I am confident it will be equally helpful for my fellow activists.

I am excited to get my hands on a physical copy of this book so I can re-absorb, annotate, and share this gem with my loved ones.

Thanks to NetGalley and AK Press for the e-ARC. All opinions are my own.

amb’s work always astounds. It’s hard to put into words how brilliant the work she does truly is and how impactful these essays are. The drawback for me was the conversation with her sisters. It felt disorganized, but still interesting. Grateful to NetGalley for an advanced copy!