Book Round-Up: 4 Books To Read This Labor Day
The past two years have been turbulent for many Americans and this year’s Labor Day Weekend allows us a sense of reprieve. This time can also be taken to reassess our roles in American society, by learning of the experiences of other Americans and those around the globe who are also questioning not just their role in their native society, but the world stage as well. Here are four books of Americans and others who share their journeys of strife, resilience and innovation in questioning and redefining our role in society.
- Mission Economy Now: A Moonshot Guide to Changing Capitalism
Author: Mariana Mazzucato
University of London Professor & Founder/Director of the IPP (Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose), Mariana Mazzucato is a world renowned academic whose research bridges the gap between innovation and economic growth, by focusing on the State’s central role in developing our economy into one that benefits everyone. Often referred to as the Pope’s favorite economist, Maazzucato’s interviews are eye opening and inspiring to those who might feel uneasy about today’s socio-economic structures.
2. Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement
Author: Tarana Burke
Founder of the Me Too Movement, one of the largest movements of this century so far, Activist Tarana Burke’s upcoming memoir details the duality of her journey as a survivor of sexual assault and an intellectual immersed in black literature. A story of strength through unity and the individual, Burke teaches us that to help others live their truths, we must first live our own.
Release Date: September 14th, 2021. You can pre-order this book at any eligible retailer.
3. His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope
Author: John Meacham | Afterword: John Lewis
Critically acclaimed historian, Jon Meachem pays tribute to the late civil rights icon & legendary congressman John Lewis. Referring to Lewis as “important to the founding of a modern and multiethnic 20st & 21st century America” as many of our founding fathers were to the genesis of our republic, Meachem details the origins, journeys, and legacy of the late — great John Lewis. John Meachem is a frequent commentator or MSNBCs Morning Joe, where he often reminds Americans about the relationship between current events and events past.
4. The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story
Author: Nikole Hannah-Jones
2020 Pulitzer Prize winner, Nikole Hannah-Jones’ upcoming expansion and novel form of the award-winning The 1619 Project offer readers a new perspective on the history of America’s beginnings, along with the continuing legacy of slavery — and it’s connection to every facet of our society today. Newly tenured as Howard University’s Knight Chair of Race & Journalism. You can find portions of Jones’s riveting work and commentary on episodes of the New York Times’ The Daily podcast.
Release Date: November 16th, 2021. You can pre-order this book at any eligible retailer.
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