Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom

Name: Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom
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Book Synopsis: One of the New York Times' 6 New Paperbacks to Read Now in paperback and with new material, a 2021 Kirkus Best Book of the year in both Nonfiction and Current Events, the book Naomi Klein called: “a triumph of political imagination and a tremendous gift to all movements struggling towards liberation.”

For more than a century, activists in the United States have tried to reform the police. Millions of people continue to protest police violence because these “solutions” do not match the problem: the police cannot be reformed.

In her critically acclaimed first book Becoming Abolitionists, Purnell draws from her experiences as a lawyer, writer, and organizer initially skeptical about police abolition. She saw too much sexual violence and buried too many friends to consider getting rid of police in her hometown of St. Louis, let alone the nation. But the police were a placebo. Calling them felt like something, and something feels like everything when the other option seems like nothing.

Purnell details how multi-racial social movements rooted in rebellion, risk-taking, and revolutionary love pushed her and a generation of activists toward abolition. The book travels across geography and time, and offers lessons that activists have learned from Ferguson to South Africa, from Reconstruction to contemporary protests against police shootings.

Here, Purnell invites readers to envision new systems that work to address the root causes of violence. Becoming Abolitionists shows that abolition is not solely about getting rid of police, but a commitment to create and support different answers to the problem of harm in society, and, most excitingly, an opportunity to reduce and eliminate harm in the first place.

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Are you tired of seeing the same cycle of police violence and protests without any real change? It's time to take a bold step towards freedom and liberation. Introducing "Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom," a groundbreaking book that challenges the traditional methods of police reform. This New York Times bestseller, recommended by Naomi Klein, is a triumph of political imagination and a must-read for all those seeking meaningful solutions to the problem of police violence.

Author Purnell, a lawyer, writer, and organizer, initially had doubts about police abolition. But as she witnessed the devastating consequences of police brutality firsthand, she realized that the current system was fundamentally flawed. In "Becoming Abolitionists," Purnell shares her personal journey, drawing on her experiences from Ferguson to South Africa, offering invaluable insights into the multi-racial social movements that have pushed toward abolition.

This book transcends time and geography, exploring the historical roots of violence and providing a blueprint for a better future. It challenges us to envision new systems that address the root causes of harm in society. "Becoming Abolitionists" is not just about getting rid of the police; it is about creating alternative solutions that prioritize justice and eliminate harm. It is an opportunity for us to break free from the cycle of violence and work towards a society where everyone feels safe and protected.

Don't just be a bystander in the fight for justice. Join the movement and be part of the change. Get your copy of "Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom" today and discover the power of abolition. Together, we can create a future where freedom and justice prevail.

Order now and take the first step towards a more equitable and compassionate society.

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