I've followed Ellen Jones on youtube and instagram for many years and I've really enjoyed getting an insight into their LGBTQ+ journey.
I was super excited to read this book, and it definitely did not disappoint!!
I loved the way the book was sectioned off into different section - so you could dip in and out, and find the right parts for you - if you wanted to... but I pretty much read the book in one sitting.
I do not class myself as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, but I am definitely and proudly an ally!
This book has taught me so so much - I really liked the way Jones writes about her own life, as well as anecdotes from others. I really enjoyed her references to popular culture too. This really helped give the book some context.
I think this book should be in every school library! I think anyone and everyone would get a lot from this book, and I'm sure Ellen Jones words will reach out to others in the community and give a warm hug to those that are needing it.

A MUST READ for all!

Outrage is an incredibly thorough, insightful and informative look at LGBTQ+ rights. It was reflective, honest, but ultimately still hopeful. For those wanting a deeper understanding of LGBTQ+ rights and activism, this is an excellent place to start as Ellen has collated a huge amount of research and anecdotes from people all across the LGBTQ+ spectrums. I definitely recommend to anyone wanting to learn more, but also for anyone who considers themselves very well informed on the topics, I think this could still be a really useful resource with lots of current research all collated for you in one place.

The emotion and feeling which pervades the entirety of Ellen Jones' Outrage makes the book exemplary and powerful - even though I may not be the target audience. Jones mentions aiming this book at the "compassionate middle", and I could certainly see that - some ground was already well-covered in other queer non-fiction I've read, but the chapter ending biographies and the ideas of how to contribute positively were really well placed and insightful. I also did find new information within - the Safe Space chapter had me searching online for so many queer events and spaces in the UK which I didn't realise existed (I'm particularly intrigued by the Welsh speaking group in London). The final chapter, suitably titled Hope, was so empowering to read, and perfectly encompassed the feeling of this book. Although not all of the information was new to me, Outrage gave me lots to mull over - and I only put it down to investigate some new gem of knowledge further that I'd just found within.