This book should be on everyone’s radar to read and work through. I loved how interactive it is and feel that I gained a lot of self reflection on what I need to continue to work through when it comes to any internalized ableism and also how to show up move for my fellow disabled community members.

I highly recommend this book!

Excellent, clear, concise, easy to understand language on every day ways one can challenge ableism. Thanks Netgalley for the Advance Listener Copy.

Absolutely loved this book. It really opened my mind to many things that I didn't consider. I'm very grateful to NetGalley for the opportunity to listen and to Tiffany Yu for sharing her story and coaching us all on how to be better allies.

This is a truly wonderful introduction to anti-ableism. Each chapter includes practical everyday skills to develop and actions to take to make the world a more inclusive place. This book is informative while still being easy to listen to and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the topic. This is also read by the author and she does a great job presenting both technical information and personal anecdotes. Would make a great DEI book club resource as well! 

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for this audiobook for review purposes.

an introductory read for non-disabled readers, TAAM offers a practical framework for those unfamiliar with disability literature to dismantle their abelism. I particularly appreciate the checklist at the end of each chapter, where Yu outlines helpful and not harmful steps for those who want to be better allies. Some sections that I find incredibly educational include how to speak up as an alley where call-ins could work more effectively than call-outs, analysis of stories surrounding disabled people and a checklist to consider if these tales are exploitative, and how to ask better questions as non-disabled folks to help change our mindsets

Excellent, informative, interesting and clear. Should be required reading for everyone. It has important, succinct history and is packed with concrete and common sense ways to be an ally and just a more considerate person, such as common phrases to avoid because they unnecessarily reference disabilities as lesser than: the blind leading the blind, for instance. The narration is very good too. I hope it breaks out and makes a big splash.

An interesting read that taught me quite a bit about ableism and how to actively avoid ableist behaviour.

The Anti-Ableist Manifesto

I enjoyed this book.

A great social justice book on how to improve relations with people with disabilities and allies in your everyday life. A lot of the book contained powerful examples and lessons.

I felt I learned a lot, and found it a great and important book. Somewhat similar to what the great book Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-first Century did as well.

Yu is a good writer, and I found it very compelling and personal, as well as giving great insight and historical details on various ableist activities, phrases, etc.

Check it out if this is of interest to you!

3.8/5

The Anti-Ableist Manifesto is a great primer for those interested in learning more about disability advocacy and anti-ableism. It covers the usual topics, including language, related history, practical advice, accessibility considerations for employers, etc..

The audio narration was overall well done (very few trips ups, most in the beginning of the book, barely noticeable). At first, the narration wasn't as engaging as it could be to me, compared to other audiobooks. I think a more lax approach with intonation would have been more enjoyable for me. There was also tad too much echo for me.

I really appreciated the chapter (29, I believe) geared towards inclusion in job applications and places of employment. I feel that this topic isn't included as frequently in books I've read. Overall, definitely a good book that everyone should read. Thank you NetGalley, HachetteAudio, and Tiffany Yu for my ARC!

The Anti-Ableist Manifesto is a perfect blend of disability education and realistic actions both old and new disability activists can take to dismantle ableist systems. I'll be recommending this for years!!!

My review as posted to my Instagram today, Friday 10/11.

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The Anti-Ableist Manifesto
Tiffany Yu
Available now

💡Like Ibram X. Kendi's "How to Be an Anti-Racist" but make it Anti-Ableist.

The Anti-Ableist Manifesto is a compelling and transformative work that challenges societal biases against people with disabilities. With passion and insight, Yu illuminates systemic ableism and encourages readers to reconsider their perspectives.

Through a blend of personal stories and meticulous research, Yu highlights the injustices faced by individuals with disabilities while inviting everyone to contribute to a more inclusive world. With a focus on intersectionality, she links the fight against ableism to broader social justice movements.

At its core, this book is a 'calling in' and a must read for anyone interested in accessibility, equity, and social justice issues in general.

🎧 The audiobook is narrated by the author, who does a wonderful job creating an engaging listening experience.

📌 Available now!

I got this as an arc on Netgalley and it has since come out. An absolute must read. Not only does it provide information, it also sets out tangible action to make disability part of your activism.

An excellent primer on disability and ableism. I’m excited to recommend this book to folks who have trouble understanding the disabled and chronically ill people in their lives.

The Anti-Ableist Manifesto is a deep dive into why disability rights is important and how we can work together to actively dismantle anti-ableism. This book is significantly thought provoking, and had me nodding my head to many things that I honestly had just never considered before, but seemed obvious once I had been told. Each chapter has discussion questions that would be great for group work, but honestly is just great to get the reader thinking on their own. This book felt like it was for beginners in anti-ableism, but it also felt like it went deep enough into the topics that it did not feel surface level. I would recommend everyone to read this, as it is going to stick with me long after I have finished it.

Thank you to Hachette Audio and NetGalley for an audio ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is a very basic overview of ableism and disability. I'm sure it'll be a great resource for newbies to the topic, but I DNFed about halfway through because I erroneously thought it would be a deeper dive.

Such a necessary read! Tiffany did a great job as the narrator and I learned a lot from her experiences and research about the history of disability policies. Really appreciate how accessible this book was

The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World by Tiffany Yu is a powerful, thought-provoking, and much-needed call to action. In this engaging book (audio version narrated by the author herself) Yu draws on her lived experience as a disability advocate, as well as her background in corporate finance at Goldman Sachs, to offer a refreshingly candid and transformational guide for dismantling ableism and fostering true inclusivity. In a world where inclusivity often feels like a buzzword, this book delivers the real, practical steps we all need to take.

Yu, who lives with PTSD and a permanent arm injury, brings her personal journey into the heart of this manifesto, weaving it with the voices of other disability advocates and leaders. She breaks down the complex social dynamics of ableism in a way that’s both informative and approachable, making this book an excellent primer for understanding the barriers disabled individuals face in society—from healthcare and employment to education and public policy.

One thing that sets The Anti-Ableist Manifesto apart is its practicality. Each chapter is short and digestible, yet packed with valuable insights. Yu doesn’t just describe the state of discrimination or highlight the inequalities disabled communities face; she offers concrete, actionable steps for readers to become better allies and advocates. The book even includes thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter, encouraging readers to critically reflect on their own experiences and how they might foster change in their daily lives. Yu doesn’t just shatter stereotypes; she arms you with the tools to help rebuild a more inclusive world.

Yu’s ability to break down ableist language, identify microaggressions, and offer real solutions makes this an indispensable resource. Her personal narration adds emotional depth, making her advocacy all the more impactful. As I listened to the audiobook, I was struck by how relevant and urgent this message is. For example, while picking up my son from college, who happens to have a disability and is currently taking a social justice course, he noted how the disability community had not been addressed at all in the class—highlighting the pervasive gaps this book seeks to fill. If you're not talking about disability when you talk about social justice, you're leaving out millions of people—and Yu's manifesto makes that impossible to ignore.

The Anti-Ableist Manifesto is a must-read for anyone committed to creating a more inclusive society. Whether you’re disabled, an ally, a family member, or someone simply seeking to foster positive change, this book provides the tools and knowledge to do so. Informative, accessible, and deeply personal, Yu’s manifesto is essential reading for anyone striving to build a more universally equitable future.

I enjoyed the history chapter in this book a lot and found the reflective questions useful to reflect on and more actively absorb the information.

This should be required reading for everyone — whether non-disabled or not. For non-disabled people, this is an eye-opening read into the many ways disability affects every aspect of life. And even for disabled people, it can be a helpful look into the experiences of other disabled people — because disability is not monolithic. I loved that this book provided us with opportunities for self-reflection that help us unpack our biases and ignorances. This will be a book I come back to a lot in reference and for continued inner work.

What a tremendous, accessible (in all senses) volume! Yu takes us on a journey along the path away from ableism. The writing was clear, the examples were down-to-earth and apt, and the case was made. If I had one criticism, it would be the concerted focus on the US context. I was shocked to hear that there's a "sub-salary" whereby people with disabilities are legally given lower wages on the basis of disability in many states. Okay, another criticism: Yu has a tendency to reference "the research" but without actually referencing it. Perhaps the text copy is different. The manifesto itself, loosely compiling the chapters of the book, transcends time and culture. And even ableism! I especially appreciated the intersectional lenses and would have enjoyed a few more. This is a must-read for anyone in your life who doesn't understand what disability is truly about.