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.

3.5/5 stars.

Oops I should have read the synopsis a bit more. While I was looking for more of a biography of AOC, and to find out how and why she has become the powerful woman we see today, what I got was a bunch of fan love letters on how they relate to AOC, and support her rise to power. There is also a bit of self promo in many of the the essays to AOC.

It's an interesting listen, but nothing that is going to sway you to AOC's camp if you are on the fence.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

If I was rating this book based on the subject I would hands down give this book 5 great big stars. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is one hell of a woman doing great things for the country she loves. She unapologetically stands up for how all women should be treated. Her hard-working and humble background has made her relatable and inspiring to so many Americans. Hence this book. This book is a collection of essays about all the ways Ocasio-Cortez has touched people’s lives. The audio version is narrated by Marisa Blake and she did an amazing job portraying each person’s story. The pace wasn’t too slow so it was very enjoyable to listen to. My issues with this book were the repetitiveness of facts about AOC and the fact that more time was spent on how amazing her red lipstick and earrings were than the actual policies and lasting change she works tirelessly everyday to bring to fruition. This is a fun, inspiring book but if you’re looking for a more detailed education on who she is as a person and a politician, look elsewhere.


Thank you @netgalley and @dreamscape_media for the gifted audio copy of this book!

"So I'm a 50+ year old white woman from the rural midwest; AOC hasn't really been on my radar. I loved the cover and I thought that this would be a traditional autobiography and take me through the life of AOC. This was unique in that 20 or so folks provided their thoughts about AOC in relation to their lives and experiences. There was some overlap between thoughts provided. I thought it was a great way to learn about AOC. (At the end it details what each person is known for; I really wish that these details were incorporated at the beginning of each section instead of summarized at the end).

I feel like I learned quite about about social democracy in listening to this book; definitely more than what I knew before listening. I just want to yell ... YOU GO GIRL!

Thank you NetGalley and the author/Lynda Lopez for the opportunity to listen to this advance read copy of AOC!"

When I first saw this title, I began to consider how few Latinx voices I encounter in my usual reading/listening. Aside from Gabby Rivera's "Juliet Takes a Breath"--a YA novel about a young queer Puerto Rican woman from the Bronx--I can't think of a single title I've read by or about Latinx people. I was excited to open myself up to more Latinx voices, and especially excited because AOC is awesome.

I love how the various contributors analyze and reflect on AOC's embodiment of intersectional politics, and on how her unflinching Latinx pride pushes them to shine on in spite of the haters. They also don't shy away from being critical of AOC's decision to walk-back some of her previous progressive assertions. Yes, in some ways this book could be called "A Love Letter to AOC" in the many ways it lifts her up, but it also feels nuanced, sufficiently critical, and grounded with an acknowledgement of the limits of electoral politics as a force for real, meaningful change.

There are several instances where the content risks becoming repetitive, such as when multiple contributors describe the same biographical elements of AOC's life and when referencing the 2019 documentary "Knock Down the House". But rather than feeling redundant, these moments actually serve to knit the essays into a smoothly cohesive whole. Overall, I loved it!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book. I'll be posting my review on Goodreads and Amazon

I absolutely love AOC. I was really excited for this book, but it didn't live up to the same hype I was expecting.

This book is a collection of essays- some more powerful than others. The information in each essay sometimes ended up redundant. Still enjoyed the book, just not as great as expected.

AOC was a wonderful set of individual essays compiled all about the impact AOC has had on people. I enjoyed listening to this because it was not a biography. At first, I was disappointed because I wanted to hear more about her life and I thought this was going to be more of a biography. But after listening to a few essays, I realized how much more valuable this type of book is. Also, she is so young that I am afraid a biography about her would have been fairly short, as she is just getting started! I enjoyed how big of a difference AOC has already made in people's lives, and what she means to Latinx people. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about AOC!

A book that is a compilation of essays from a variety of writers about their perspective and how AOC being elected changed their view on politics and elections. While reading it as an ebook and having Lynda Lopez narrate all the essays at times felt confusing, I still enjoyed the read.

It was an interesting way to look at someone who has made history through the lens of people who support her and admire her and are inspired to do big things by her.

I liked this book, but I would like to wait to hear straight from AOC's mouth, her life story, but maybe not until she has lived a bit more life!

It's rare that I gravitate toward a political book that isn't a memoir, but AOC herself is rare, and Lynda Lopez did a great job documenting that with this series of personal essays from various women. It was a bit hard to follow via audiobook, but I enjoyed it all the same. If you are a New Yorker, a Latina, a liberal, a woman — heck, any living person — there's a great message in here for you. I enjoyed it. And I'm going to really enjoy watching AOC's career develop.

AOC is a force, and this audiobook really brings her closer to you.

I'm not a New York resident, nor am an aspiring polician. I would NEVER think I'd so eagerly pick up a book about a Representative for a district that's not mine. But Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has sparked the world's interest as a young, democtratic, charismatic Latina polititian, so I was really curious to find out more about her.

Turns out this book was extremely motivational. This was my favorite thing about it - as a young female professional aspiring to reach the top in my field, I gained so much inspiration from AOC's story and resilience. Especially since I listened to the audiobook version of it, it hit even closer to home.

On the other hand, as I mentioned, as someone not so invested in politics, this was not quite the book for me. Classic example of it's not you it's me - it's well written, but just not about something I'm passionate about.

*Thank you to the Publisher for a free advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This relatively short audiobook contains essays about the phenom know as AOC. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district. The essays detail her rise to this position as a way to represent the people of her district and fight for their rights as well as the rights of all Americans, but particularly those who are marginalized and whose voices are often silenced. I was already a huge fan of Ocasio-Cortez and this book gave me even more insight into why she is exactly who American needs in the House.

Ok so first things first, this is not a biography of AOC. I thought it was, many people thought it was. It is not. This did not disappoint me anyways.

I think this book is very important because it shows how important her representation is to millions of Americans. Women, girls, future politicians, conservationists all, she is a beacon of hope and change for the future, and this is an ode to her presence. The fact that she is at the table means so much.

Recommend for fans of poli-sci, feminism, intersectionality, AOC, and uplifting role models of color.

Thank you to Netgalley audio for providing me a digital audiobook.

Loved this! I have admired Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and wanted to learn more about her, her background and politics. This audiobook did just that through essays from other woman sharing how AOC has inspired them, what they have learned from her. It was eye-opening and inspiring to hear these stories! Excellent. The narrator did an excellent job as well. Five stars.

I enjoyed listening to this book. Each chapter was written by a different person so there was some stuff said that seemed duplicitous but overall the audiobook was great and i loved how each chapter had a different viewpoint of AOC.

This book is a collection of testimonials about what AOC means to each writer and what her policies could mean for America. I expected it to be more fact-based and less opinion, but it was also nice to be able to read from multiple perspectives. I didn't agree with everything that was said, but I am inspired to learn more! This book taught me even more about who AOC is, where she comes from, what she stands for, and why she matters to so many people. Overall, a really inspiring read!

“AOC” is a short biography, authored by 17 journalists, authors, artists, community organizers and thought leaders. Each chapter introduces us to a different side of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (best known by her initials “AOC”).

For example, we learn that at age 29, AOC becomes the youngest woman ever to serve to the U.S. House of Representatives. We find out how this young Puerto Rican woman from the Bronx beats a 10-term incumbent in New York’s 14th district. We also learn how she is fiercely combating climate change. We see how she represents a new generation of Latinx politicians. And we hear how other people of color, namely young Latina girls, look up to her and say to themselves (and to their parents), “Wow. She looks like me. I can do big things, too!”

Like her or not, AOC is a force. She is well-known for her candor and influence on young people, especially millennials. Based on this biography, she appears to be “of the people,” often going back home to talk with and represent her constituency. (The 14th district includes the eastern part of the Bronx, portions of north-central Queens and Rikers Island in New York City).

The book “AOC: The Fearless Rise and Powerful Resonance of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez” is edited by Lynda Lopez, a popular New York journalist. The audiobook is narrated by Cary Hite and Marisa Blake. I listened to the audio while reading the ebook, and found the contest quick, easy-to-follow and interesting. Not having much opinion on AOC prior to today, I will definitely keep my eye on her. She seems real, imperfect and ballsy. And I have a feeling that she will have a long career in politics.

I really enjoyed this book, I loved hearing about AOC and her life, she is a great representation of millennials and hopefully how they can inspire hope and real change. I thought that this book was very informative, and sung the praises of AOC well.. I think my only thing I would have enjoyed was if it was more clear who each chapter was by, it took me a little bit into the bit to determine that these were separate essays by different authors. Overall it was a great read.

I really enjoyed listening to these essays! I've been inspired by AOC ever since first hearing about her but hearing about how she's inspired so many others was eye opening. Her impact and influence will grow through the years and these essays gave a wonderful window into the beginning of that.

AOC
The Fearless Rise and Powerful Resonance of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
by Lynda Lopez
Narrated by: Cary Hite; Marisa Blake
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs | Politics
Release Date: August 11, 2020

AOC by Lynda Lopez is a collection of essays by people impacted and/or inspired by the work of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

The majority of the narration was done by Marisa Blake, who did an incredible job conveying the message of each essay and made it feel that much more personal.

Before listening to the this audiobook, I did not know a lot about AOC, but admired her work as a young woman in Congress. This audiobook did include some background about her history and background, but focused primarily on how she is inspiring others.

Each essay includes personal stories and how the work of AOC has impacted or inspired someone. It was interesting hearing the personal experiences of the essayists and how each has overcome the obstacles created by racism and sexism.

I found this to be fascinating and inspiring. I thought it would be more about AOC specifically, but I enjoyed how this was put together.

There were some difficult topics discussed and could be triggering to some.

I'm so grateful to Lynda Lopez, Dreamscape Media, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.