Before you accuse, my low rating is not because I do not like AOC and disagree with her views. Because that would be a lie and a complete waste of my time to read this book. It was quite the opposite actually - I don’t think this book did Alexandria justice.

I listened to this audiobook almost completely all in one sitting. And unfortunately, it disappointed me. I expected more from this and maybe I should’ve read the reviews before deciding to read this book, but now it’s too late isn’t it? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a huge inspiration to me and I was hoping to learn more about her from this book. I may have learned a thing or two, but then those things or twos were repeated over and over and over again in every essay or letter submitted. Honestly, how did the publisher allow that?

I chose this book on NetGalley based off of the cover. I realize now that it was a bad decision. I saw “AOC” huge and bold on the cover and I was sold. I was ecstatic. I hadn’t read that many biographies before and I was hoping that one of AOC would be enjoyable. I keep using the term biography, I don’t even know if this book is considered as one. The essays were incredibly disappointing to me.

This book summed up in 6 key and repetitive(!!) points:
1. Her red lipstick.
2. Her family had to sell their home because her father had cancer.
3. Her father died.
4. She danced.
5. Lots of Donald Trump insults.
6. For the rest, connect your life to AOC’s and make the book all about yourself and your life experiences.

This is a collection of essays by people who were inspired by Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, and as such it will be a gift for her fans. For a wider, more neutral audience looking to learn more about her with an open mind and some healthy skepticism, it may be interesting to an extent with its bits and pieces of biography, but falls short of an actual biography, or a level of analysis beyond the surface level. It's mostly a book by her fans to her fans. As a latina, I found it interesting as a compendium of Latin voices, and as another way to have our many facets and points of view out there, giving those who may want to see us as a monolithic group a bit of insight into one many sides of our extremely diverse culture. As a woman, I find her strength admirable and this fortitude was well described in the book. As a citizen, I am looking forward to learning more about her ideas and policies with a more analytical approach.

This book was devotian of love and the feeling of being seen. Beautifully narrated in the distinct voices of the 17 different writers. I really understood what AOC meant to them and it felt more personal in audio form.

This is good book if you already know about AOC, as it isn’t a biography but a collection of essays written by people who have been inspired by her. I had already skimmed through this book on my own before getting approved for the Audiobook. Some essays are better than others for sure, so I didn’t feel the need to read every single one. Listening to the audiobook made it easier to listen to the ones I had to skipped in the book, originally, simply because the narrators were very good!

I recommend this book if you’re a fan of AOC - if you’re not, this probably isn’t the book for you (simple as that). Thanks to NetGalley & Dreamscape Media for providing me with the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

I looooved this book! I listened within 24 hours, because I LOVE AOC! She is incredible, and this book only showed how impressive she really is. She is a beacon of hope to a young woman like me in these dark times. Thank you, Lynda, and thank you AOC!

My expectations were completely different for this book. I was hoping AOC would tell a bit more about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: her background, her rise in politics, her political stances, etc. Instead, this book is a series of testimonials about AOC. While informative in their own way, they were not as biographical as I was hoping. Because of this, I didn't like the book as much as I could have.

This is in no way saying anything negative about AOC. Although I don't agree with all of her policies - I don't agree with all of any politician's policies - I have much respect for the woman and what she has accomplished so far in her life. I can't wait to see what else she achieves.

Since I listened to the audio version, I should also mention briefly about the narrator. I thought she was quite good. Her voice was easy to listen to and she made the read enjoyable.