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Better Than We Found It

Conversations to Help Save the World

Audiobook
1 of 1 copy available
1 of 1 copy available

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Black Friend and a seasoned activist comes an indispensable guide to social and political progressivism for young people and anyone wanting to get more involved.

Every generation inherits the problems created by the ones before them, but no generation will inherit as many problems—as many crises—as the current generation of young people. From the devastations of climate change to the horrors of gun violence, from rampant transphobia to the widening wealth gap, from the lack of health care to the lack of housing, the challenges facing the next generation can feel insurmountable.

But change, even revolution, is possible; you just have to know where to start. In Better Than We Found It, bestselling author Frederick Joseph and debut author Porsche Joseph make the case for addressing some of the biggest issues of our day

Featuring more than two dozen interviews with prominent activists, authors, actors, and politicians, this is the essential resource for those who want to make the world better than we found it.

Featured here are interviews with:Mehcad BrooksKeah BrownJulián CastroSonja Cherry-PaulChelsea ClintonCharlotte ClymerMari Copeny, aka Little Miss FlintGreg D'AmatoJesse KatzAmed KhanDaniel Alejandro Leon-DavisWilly and Jo LorenzBen O'KeefeBrittany Packnett CunninghamAnna PaquinRobert ReichBrandon T. SniderNic StoneAnton TreuerAndrea TuleeDavid VillalpandoElizabeth WarrenShannon WattsNatalie WeaverBrandon Wolf

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    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 15, 2022
      Debut author Porsche Joseph and Frederick Joseph (The Black Friend), a married couple, endeavor to “let young people see themselves as vital changemakers” so they “will make vital change” in this affecting work. Using an approachable first-person narration, the Josephs tackle a wide range of topics, including the climate crisis and environmental racism, wealth gaps, and gun violence. Conversations with experts in their respective fields, such as Keah Brown on the dangers of ableism and Chelsea Clinton discussing disinformation, feature throughout, combining to provide a “deeper and more intersectional lens through which to view these vital topics.” In “We Have Money for War but Won’t Feed the Poor,” for example, humanitarian Amed Khan outlines his experiences working with refugees while navigating the U.S.’s military-industrial complex. These interviews elevate what would otherwise read as a familiar contribution to the expanding canon of social activism narratives. Though the creators note that many of the topics discussed can cause discomfort, they argue that it is only through this discomfort that real change can occur. While maintaining a warmth and sense of hope that keeps readers engaged, this worthy read offers necessary deep dives into relevant topics. A glossary and source notes conclude. Ages 12–up.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrating this highly personal audiobook about the biggest social issues of our day, Cary Hite and Deanna Anthony sound so in sync with the authors' message that many listeners will look twice to make sure it isn't the authors performing. The narrators take turns delivering the chapters (written alternately by the two authors) and provide the panache needed for listeners to absorb these perspectives. A notable feature of the writing is the placement of interviews in each chapter with people relevant to the chapter's focus. Both narrators deliver the interview conversations within the other's chapters when a gender match is needed. From discrimination to gun violence, health care to climate change, this is an important audio for those wanting to make the world a better place. T.W. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

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  • English

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  • Lexile® Measure:1170
  • Text Difficulty:8-9

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