3 Books for the Rebel in You
From the “weird kid” at school to activists marching the streets, there’s always a rebel out there.
If being a normie isn’t for you, then check these writers out. They have a taste for living life on the wild side, making the rules up as they go. Peek into their minds here:
1. Albert Camus shows us the world as seen by The Outsider:
The narrator of The Outsider never does what’s expected of him — a literal outsider who shrugs off conventions and customs.
As an outsider, he’s the perfect set of eyes to see the awkwardness of human relationships. The more he refuses to conform, though, the higher the price he must pay as society turns against him.
Albert Camus was no stranger to being a rebel. He joined the underground French Resistance in the Second World War, boldly resisting the occupying Nazi forces.
The Outsider captures Camus’ way of questioning the status quo — something every rebel could learn from.
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2. Jack Kerouac’s On The Road takes us on a frantic quest for freedom:
Nothing else captures the spirit of freedom than a road trip with buddies!
Jack Kerouac based On the Road on his own road trips with friends. Kerouac was part of the Beat generation, a movement of writers and thinkers in the 1950s that were known for their freewheeling, jazz-loving, hippie lifestyles. On the Road perfectly captures the moment of the Beats as they took over American counterculture by storm.
In the book, two young men embark on a journey without a destination in mind — their only principle is to live free. Along the way, they’re joined by a cast of bizarre characters and get entangled in a series of misadventures.
The twists and turns of the book will leave you hanging on to your seat, so buckle in for a wild ride!
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3. Masha Gessen shows us how a groundbreaking punk band’s Words Will Break Cement:
In 2012, the Russian punk band triggered a media sensation with their arrest following a protest stunt. Their brightly coloured masks and controversial music instantly propelled them into global fame.
Masha Gessen — an activist and journalist herself — takes us into the heart of the band, unfolding the life stories of its members and what they bring into their music.
We follow Gessen as she leads us from the early days of the band, to their various stunts throughout the years, and finally to the courtroom for the trial of its arrested members.
By examining the activism of Pussy Riot, Gessen raises questions about politics, protest, and propaganda in the 21st century. There’s never a dull moment with this provocative punk band, so don’t miss out on reading their story!
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