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Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good

Adrienne Maree Brown
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Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Adrienne Maree Brown

Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good

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

441

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement
Setting

2010s

Topic
Gender & Feminism

LGBTQ+

Politics & Government
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by Adrienne Maree Brown explores the deep connections between wellness, justice, and personal satisfaction. The text highlights how pursuing pleasure can empower individuals and communities, fostering resilience and transformation. Through essays and reflections, Brown advocates for embracing joy as a means to inspire social change and collective healing.

Inspirational

Emotional

Informative

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.5

10,133 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by Adrienne Maree Brown is praised for its innovative approach to activism, blending social justice with joy. Critics appreciate its inclusivity and Brown's authentic voice. Some find its structure disjointed, but the book's empowering message and emphasis on self-care resonate with many readers.

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Who Should Read Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good?

Readers who enjoyed Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by Adrienne Maree Brown are likely interested in social justice, feminist theory, and personal empowerment. Fans of Audre Lorde's Sister Outsider or bell hooks' All About Love would find this book appealing for its exploration of pleasure as a form of resistance.

4.5

10,133 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

441

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement
Setting

2010s

Topic
Gender & Feminism

LGBTQ+

Politics & Government
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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