59 pages 1 hour read

Bettina Love

We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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We Want to Do More Than Survive by Bettina Love has been praised for its passionate and compelling argument for educational reform. Love's call to action and emphasis on abolitionist teaching are lauded as inspirational and timely. However, some critics note a lack of practical guidance for implementation. Overall, the book is seen as a powerful manifesto for educators seeking social justice.

Who should read this

Who Should Read We Want to Do More Than Survive?

Readers who resonated with Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire or Teaching to Transgress by bell hooks will find We Want to Do More Than Survive by Bettina Love compelling. It’s ideal for educators, activists, and those interested in intersectional social justice and radical approaches to education reform.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Race / Racism
Incarceration
Black Lives Matter
Themes
Society: Education
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Identity: Race