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Valarie Kaur

See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love

Valarie KaurNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020

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Valarie Kaur

See No Stranger

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2020s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

See No Stranger by Valarie Kaur, published in 2020, is a moving memoir-manifesto that intertwines Kaur's personal experiences as an Indian Sikh woman in post-9/11 America with her vision of revolutionary love to combat racism and institutional bias, providing practical guidance on empathy, facing opposition, and resilience in the 21st century. The book features depictions of racism, sexual assault, and gun violence.

Inspirational

Hopeful

Emotional

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.7

4,996 ratings

92%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Valarie Kaur's See No Stranger is widely praised for its heartfelt narrative and powerful message of love and revolutionary compassion. Critics commend its blend of memoir and manifesto, offering both emotional depth and actionable guidance. Some, however, find it overly idealistic and repetitive. Overall, it’s an inspiring call for social change and inclusivity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read See No Stranger?

Readers who would enjoy See No Stranger by Valarie Kaur are those interested in social justice, spirituality, and personal transformation. Comparable to readers of Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow or Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly, they seek narratives that combine personal memoir with broader social and ethical reflections.

4.7

4,996 ratings

92%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2020s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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