Micro Activism

This book is a great resource for anyone interested in activism and wanting to make a difference in their community. With a quiz to learn the type of activism that suits you best, profiles on activists, and small actionable steps at the end of every chapter, this book has a lot to offer. I received an ARC for free in exchange for an honest review.

Micro Activism is a fantastic resource and guide for anyone interested in implementing small, sustainable daily work that can help further a cause. The author inserts stories from several activists in-between each chapter, which adds a personal touch and reassurance that small steps can lead to bigger change. Self-care and community are emphasized are necessary parts in achieving a goal. Overall, I think this is a great starting point for folks who want to get involved but feel lost on where to start, but also an excellent reminder for all activists that the work is a marathon, not a sprint.

This book is really inspiring. I got some great tips for the non profit I work with. This would be a great gift for any socially minded teen in your life.

This book is a fantastic book. As someone who really hasn’t been sure how to start or be an “activist” this book helped me understand all the ways I already am an activist and how I can continue to grow and be one in the ways that fit me. The 6 principle manifesto and the quizzes to help identify your type of activism are fantastic resources for anyone to learn how to be an activist in their community. I loved the interviews with other micro-activists interspersed throughout this book. This book changed how I see activism and what I do on a daily basis as impactful even if it isn’t flashy.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storey Publishing & Omkari L. Williams for providing me with an eARC of Mirco Activism - How You Can Make a Difference in the World without a Bullhorn.

⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ rounded up - Available 24 October 2023 - Will publish to socials closer to publication date.

This book is a really amazing resource for activists at any stage of their activism journey. There is a clear focus on self preservation within the journey to ensure that individuals can give their best to their area of passion. I really enjoyed the focus on diving into your story, your legacy, your impact to create a strong a foundation for the actions and changes you will be implementing.

The concept of shallow vs deep work was so relatable, as a worker within the family violence response sector there was sooooo much to ponder on through this section - and honestly throughout most of the book. I have personally used a lot of the tips from the book in the last week since reading to push what a traditional organization might believe to be meaningful work and staff recognition.

I think that I need to mention that I don't think that the Activist Archetype Quiz is very reliable. Sorry. But I didn't think that the quiz was useful with less than 10 questions and a lot of questions where I didn't actually connect with any of the responses proposed. Omkari does note that everyone can be any of these Archetypes given particular circumstances and I think that the archetypes are useful to breakdown and understand the impact of activism relies on so many different skills and contributions. I just don't think that the Quiz to categorizes you into one/two of these archetypes is extremely helpful.

Micro Activism by Omkari L. Williams was an educational read for me. As a slow reader of anything non fiction, I was almost prepared to find this book jarring and slow... and it was everything but that!

This book is packed with interersting information, case studies and quizzes which keep the reader invested and on their toes (I sure was). While I could not recognise myself in the quizz answers, I had fun going through them, and even asking my sister for her own answers, to see how she'd fare.

I think this would be a great addition to local libraries and schools, but also could be a great gift idea!

I think this book is SUPER practical. It has great reminders about how we keep good activist work going long term, instead of random spurts of action when something big comes up in the news. I really liked how racial justice was interwoven throughout the whole book, as a reminder that in everything we do, we need to keep an eye on how communities of color are being affected, which might be different from the white American perspective alone.

Intriguing and important book about taking small actions in your community. Micro actions are sustainable and can be squeezed into small amounts of time. Some of the things I learned from this book: Find your community, stay connected to the legacy you want to leave, stay open to learning, stories connect us to one another that reveal our shared humanity. Without compassion for self, there is no compassion for others. If I recommend a non-fiction book to read this year, Micro-Activism: How you can make a difference in the world without a bullhorn by Omkari Williams is the one.

This book is an accessible and friendly call to action for all of us, but especially those of us who feel stuck in inaction because we don't believe our contributions are ever enough. Omkari Williams defines the different activist personalities and provides a healthy reminder that it takes all types for activism to work. She is concise, firm, and honestly, her writing sounds a lot like my inner voice and at times I found that both warming and disconcerting! I did like that it felt as if she had read me somehow and written this to remind me that even if I don't have all the hours in the day or all the money in the world to dedicate to the causes that matter to me, I can still contribute to meaningful change in impactful ways. I finished this book feeling a renewed commitment not only to my values and beliefs, but also to doing the necessary work in the size that fits my life in the present.

'Micro Activism' is a great reminder that every action counts no matter how big or how small. The title and premise of this book caught my eye as it's a mentality that I've already lived by for quite some time and it's fantastic to see Omkari Williams put it into words. Complete with a quiz to help you understand the type(s) of activism that fits your personality, this book is a wonderful resource for anyone who wants to make a difference in their community no matter if they are just starting their activism journey or have been on it for some time.

A few years ago, a friend of mine asked why I wasn't as involved in one movement over another. It wasn't because I didn't support the latter movement, but was because there is only so much time that many of us have to give. Omkari validates the fact that it is okay to priortize where you put your energy and accept that you're not going to be able to do everything. It's not that one movement or cause is more important than the other, as they equally deserve attention, but that human beings have limits.