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Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom

Derecka Purnell
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Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Derecka Purnell

Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Derecka Purnell's Becoming Abolitionists details her journey and exploration into the abolitionist movement. Through personal experiences and insights, Purnell discusses the complexities and necessity of reimagining justice beyond traditional policing and incarceration systems.

Reviews & Readership

4.6

2,189 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Derecka Purnell's Becoming Abolitionists is commended for its rigorous examination of the abolitionist movement and its insightful blend of personal narrative and political analysis. Critics appreciate Purnell's compelling arguments and accessible writing style but note a need for more detailed policy prescriptions. Overall, it is a thought-provoking and essential read for understanding modern abolitionist thought.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom?

Readers who appreciated The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander or Are Prisons Obsolete? by Angela Y. Davis will resonate with Becoming Abolitionists. They are typically engaged in social justice, critical race theory, and systemic reform, seeking transformative narratives and practical visions for a just society.

4.6

2,189 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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