I'm a big AOC fan. However, this book wasn't at all what I expected, and that's not a good thing. I wish there had been more substance instead of simply essays by several different people.

Received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Enjoyed learning about AOC

What an amazing women. Great book. I already admired her but now that i know more. I love her more. The book was easy to read. It really had my attention from beginning to end

The bio we didn't know we needed. In today's political climate, it is refreshing to hear about our future leaders like AOC, who is universally both loved and hated for being a strong and intelligent AF young woman. Reading more about what shaped AOC gave me hope in our country in a time when it's particularly difficult to muster it.

I wish that I had learned more about AOC's background, her policy proposals, her pre-political life. What I got, instead, was a collection of essays from people who probably want the same questions answered. I loved seeing how people connected with her but there was simply too much of a distance between the writers and the subject.

While I enjoyed this book, it was a different read than the title and blurb describe—less about AOC and her policies and journey specifically and more personal reflections the contributors make and what her political success has meant in their lives.

I tend to stay away from books about political figures. Not because they’re not interesting, but because there’s a hopeful quality to them that I don’t often see play out in the same way in real life. They tend to be idealistic and told in such a way that portrays the figure as something more than human. However, this book changed my mind on all of that. I, as well as the world, have watched Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rise into power with the odds stacked against her at every turn, and seen her persevere. This book of essays talks about all of that and more. These writers look at her in an introspective way, talking about the pride they have seeing a fellow Latina rise to step toe to toe with white men who think they dominate the field. They speak to their worries based on being shamed for their culture and so much more. It usually takes me days to read non-fiction, but I read this in a few hours. Each essay is profound and unique to them. I encourage you to read this, especially if you want to know how meaningful it is to have this powerhouse of a woman leading where it counts the most.

Seventeen writers explore the history the youngest woman in congress has made, and what this means. These writers span a variety of voices and ranges, each exploring the significance of AOC to them. How Alexandria is willing to use her imperfect bilingualism to champion for others as well as how she’s joined the long history of Puerto Rican activism. It’s amazing how a young woman of thirty represents so much of the generation of millennials. She’s from the working-class, Democratic Socialist, of Puerto Rican descent, a social media whiz, feminist, from the Bronx, and an amazing dancer.

I’m not sure where to start with this review, but the beginning seems like a decent place. The preface of this book is given by Keegan Michael-Key, and he sets such an excellent tone for what is to come. He’s eloquent, but also very real. There’s real admiration in his words, and it pulls you right in. From there, each essay poignantly tells the reader just what AOC means to them. For some, it’s like calling to like, because of the way they are having to forge their paths through years of discrimination against people of colour. For others, it’s her history of activism that drives that admiration.

My favourite essay has to be In No Uncertain Terms by Natalia Sylvester. This essay speaks to growing up with parents who expect you to speak Spanish in a country that fights to erase that part of you away. There’s a judgement that comes from both communities. One that discriminates against you for simply speaking another language, and the other for not speaking it well enough. However, still using that imperfect language to help strangers you don’t know, no matter the circumstance. AOC does this in the media constantly with honesty and acknowledging that while her Spanish may be flawed, she’s still here to be a voice for those that the government would overlook because of a language barrier.

While many of the essays talk about how AOC defeated her opponent, my favourites are the ones that look deeper. The ones that picked apart each political move her opponent made because he thought that he could simply win without a battle, and never realising that she was going to battle everyday, and the people made it clear who they thought would represent them best in congress. What really speaks to me is just how powerful this move is. I loved seeing the historic roots of Puerto Rican political activism and how that has played a part in shaping AOC.

Time and time again, there are mentions of how today’s government, and even president have tried to undermine what this incredible woman is accomplishing, and each time she manages to turn it around and make an even more powerful statement. To me, each of these essays shows that AOC is here to stay. She’s not making ripples. She’s making waves. And damned if that’s not the Latina way to do it. These essays not only emphasise what an important figure she is, but just how important it is to continue to follow her journey. Please read this book, especially if you want to understand why AOC is so relevant and meaningful to the communities she’s a champion for.

YES! I just loved this. It was good to learn more about the wonderful AOC. Getting more background on a person who is doing s much for so many in a system where she is not set up to win, is just so inspiring. I love all the different perspectives in the essays, and I think it gave it a depth that was really intriguing. I'm so happy I picked this one up!

The Rise of AOC has been inspiring for the entire country. She is a brilliant highly educated Representative that is openly turning the misogynist racist white male elite in Washington . I was thrilled recently when she won re election easily that is indicative of her rise in Washington and the amazing progress she is making in Washington. . Her brilliance on women's rights, climate change and the green deal are groundbreaking. I was thrilled to read this for review and thank the publisher and author with gratitude.

This is a fascinating series of essays written by and about AOC. Some of her background and amazing grass roots work in New York are here as well as her current rise fighting the establishment in the house. I highly recommend this wonderful account of AOC. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beat a ten-term incumbent in the primary election for New York’s 14th with a low cost campaign that she managed herself and then she won hands down her reelection. AOC became one of a few of the Latina politicians in Washington, D.C. that turned the racist white male elite on their (you know what). She is 30 now and as a millennial represents the younger generations proudly especially the working-class Americans. She is a staunch feminist and a champion of the environment showing her rising star in politics. She is much needed in this country and I look forward to her Presidency in the future. I highly recommend this book for all who appreciate and champion this amazing new politician and for all women to gain inspiration from.

This book wasn't really what I thought it was going to be. I expected this to be autobiographical, but it's really just a collection of essays devoted to AOC. It was fine. It was cute to read how AOC touched people's lives, but there wasn't much about AOC herself besides what we already know and what's on the surface. Some of the essays told more about the person writing it than about AOC. I don't think I would recommend this one, but it wasn't all bad.

Let me start by saying, I flat-out loved this book. The idea behind it is brilliant: bring together a community of exceptional Latinx writer and thinkers and let each of them address the significance of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her election in their own way. There's an open letter, a discussion of different types of Spanish-language fluency, some Puerto Rican and Newyorican history. I loved this book. Every piece in it shone in its own way—and they all head me thinking in rich, creative—and hopeful—ways about our current world and its possibilities. I've already decided that I'm using this book as the main text in one of my writing courses next year. These writers speak truths I don't even have the language for, and that I still know will speak to my students in ways that will give them their own reasons to write.

I think this is an excellent idea that could have benefited from some editing and shifting around, but ultimately I think it's a good and worthwhile read.

It isn't a straightforward biography of AOC, rather a collection of essays written to and about her. I think the best essays come later, the first few do tend to hit some repetitive points, but overall I very much enjoyed them and think each one comes from a different and worthwhile point of view even if it hits the same ideas. I'm Canadian but a huge AOC fan and supporter. I very much enjoy seeing how threatened and upset she makes Conservatives feel, and this book really drove home how wonderful that is. Highly recommend!

I have been fascinated by Alexandria Ocasio-Costez since learning about her in 2018. At times out-spoken, she expresses the attitude of the new generation of politician that our country has waited for.

In AOC: THe Fearless Rise and Powerful Resonance of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex this book has chapters written by 17 different contributors which makes it a challenging read but also gives many perspectives to her life. I enjoyed reading about her family and learning how her father's early death spurred her desire to excel. Her support for Bernie Sanders also was explained in a way I had not heard before. AOC is just beginning her career and I feel this is only the first of many books about her amazing life and contributions.

A wonderful collection of essays from the women AOC has inspired, this one was an amazing read and I'm running to watch Knock Down the House now. WE NEED MORE AOCs OUT THERE. I loved learning about the background of the strong woman that I've seen on the news quite often these days. It's always interesting to read about someone's life from the views of others.

I read this because I didn't know much about AOC. We are on separate sides of the aisle. I did learn more about her. I think its admirable that she has taught herself so much. However my opinion was not changed. books like this are important

I really thought this would be more autobiographical, and we did learn a bit about AOC's upbringing and younger years, but this was mostly essays about what her election win into Congress meant to various individuals. I'm a white woman, so admittedly some of the importance is lost on me, but I did enjoy reading about others' joy at her win.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the advanced reading copy. It is appreciated.

Edit: I read more of the essays and I really liked them! The first ones were a bit of a miss, but I loved the rest so much I’m upping my rating to a four. I recommend trying this one!

I LOVE AOC and I was hoping this would be a great book about how inspiring she is. Unfortunately it fell flat for me. The essays weren’t what I was hoping for. DNF at 29%

This was an honest and well-researched biography. Definitely looking forward to more by this author and about AOC.

As a Latina, AOC is SO refreshing to see on social media and in politics. She's honest, thoughtful, knowledgable and if she doesn't fully understand something and messes up, she is open about her mistakes. it's amazing and makes me interested in politics more than ever. These essays showed the same ideas and excitement I feel towards her and it's amazing for us and younger generations of both Latinas and women to see.

I guess I didn’t understand. I thought this was going to be a full biography of AOC which I guess in a way it was. But it was also in a way a biography of the author and her comparison of the inspiration AOC had on her life. Was hard to follow along and stay interested to be honest. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.