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"Do The Work" is a straightforward guide to understanding power and creating change. Pillow empowers readers to take action and make a difference with clear insights and practical advice. It's an inspiring read for anyone ready to tackle social issues and create positive impact in their communities.

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I would first like to thank the author for letting me read an advanced copy of this book.

I will fully admit to not reading the description of the book when I first requested it from NetGalley. The subtitle is what really drew me in and I was surprised when the power I thought I was going to read about was not the power that was being discussed. This short in length read was extremely fascinating and eye opening to looking at power in a different light when it comes to marginalized populations. I especially liked the reflection questions that followed each section which allowed me to think about the text in relation to myself and my own experiences. This was definitely a good exposure piece into this topic and it has opened the door for me to learn more.

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A challenging yet neccessary booklet about Power and Intersectionality. Due to me majoring in these topics at University there wasn't much new to learn for me; however I can see this being a useful and accessible book for high schoolers and newbies.

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A clear, accessible, and beautifully illustrated guide that explores and reflects on power and who has it and doesn't have it (and how to tap into and reclaim power).

It is a quick and informative read with suggestions for additional reading and space to jot down your reflections on the complex questions posed throughout.

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I've read Roxane Gay before and love her essays so reading this was great and I loved that I was introduced into Megan Pillow too. The two of them work together to write an amazing book

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"Do the Work" deals with the complexities of power and relationships, and how these shape our lives and the world we live in. It is a great guide for understanding how to empower the people around us by understanding who holds power and how it works. I will use this as a resource to return to again and again. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. #DoTheWork

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