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AOC

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**Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me the e copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review**

This a poignant love letter to AOC, showcasing her rise to Congress in the US. It speaks of her effectiveness as a communicator, coupled with her use of social media to be able to have meaningful discourse with her constituents as well as defend against backlash from Republicans. Not being American, I can only speak of what I see on the news, and how cut throat politics seems to be south of the border. It must be so difficult to come up in the political world when you are Latina, as well as a woman. I find myself cheering for AOC, even though I don't live in the USA, and am happy that the citizens have someone like her on their side.

This book feels more like an essay, rather than purely biographical, by the author Lynda Lopez. Lopez saw herself in AOC, saw her family, and her neighbours. Even in the manner in which AOC dresses, and speaks. I can feel the pride with every word Lopez wrties/speaks for what AOC has done for her community, and the population as a whole. When AOC won the democratic seat for her district, it was a very public show that the narrative was changing, and that their is hope. Lopez also speaks to how much backlash AOC is getting , especially from news outlets like Fox. This merely showcases how people like them are scared of what AOC represents, and the changes she is already making.

I would highly recommend giving this a listen and/or read, I definitely learned a lot !

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Thanks to @dreamscape_media for providing me with a copy of AOC: The Fearless Rise and Powerful Resonance of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for review. This book came out over a year ago, and I’m so excited I finally got to pick it up!

As is the case for many millennials, AOC has long been on my radar: a working class woman of my generation who bested a long sitting congressman — a woman who effortlessly smacks down racists and misogynists on social media and who does all in her signature red lip. But beyond that, I didn’t know much about her.

This collection, written predominantly by women, is dedicated to the rise of congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and what her success means: personally, politically, and in the landscape of American culture.

Rather than a standard biography, this collection asks writers from a variety of backgrounds and specializations to discuss ways they’ve been impacted by AOC — from joining her at Standing Rock to hearing her speak up about “the Latina thing” to watching her speaking imperfect Spanish on national television to experiencing her willingness to take criticism of The Green New Deal (and use it to create change) firsthand.

I enjoyed and learned so much from this collection (swipe to check out all the essays & contributors) and can’t wait to seek out more like it!

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I have so many good things to say about this. I loved the audiobook so much, I listened to it on my commutes to and from work on the subway in New York City. I feel like it connected me to AOC more than a normal biography would have. What really makes this special is that it's essays about why the Congresswoman matters above anything else. The representation she embodied and the hard battles she fights every day as a woman of color in Congress. Could not recommend this more.

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I almost feel like this was mis-marketed? Dont get me wrong, I'm here for all the AOC love, but this isn't a biography, its an anthology about why AOC is important to people. I still enjoyed this one but would've liked a less biased opinion or summary.

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I was unable to download this before it archived. I am unsure how to remove it from affecting my percentage other than to write this "review" and encourage others to try this one out! I love AOC and I'm sure it's wonderful!

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I’m not sure what I just listened to, but it wasn’t at all what I expected. I thought it would be a biographical story about AOC and her rise to congress. Instead of being uplifted and left with a positive feeling, I felt like the authors of these essays spewed just as much hate as those they claim are racists.

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AOC is an amazing woman and the kind of person we need in politics right now. I really enjoyed the narrator but thought it was be more of a biography. That being said I still thoroughly enjoyed the book and the essays about AOC. Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher.

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This book is a collection of essays by Latinx people chronicling the rise of AOC and how her presence in Congress is not only important with regards to identity, but her democratic socialist policy as well. I would say that this book is more in celebration of AOC that it is a dedicated biography about her and her work in detail, and that's important to know going in!

All in all, I found this book enjoyable and worthwhile. I listened on audio, and the audio performance by Marisa Blake was great. There were many overlapping ideas and topics covered in the essays, and there were times when I wish it was a bit more differentiated across essays. I do appreciate that the writers spoke about their own lives and work in detail, and I did learn about organizations new to me, which was valuable as well!

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Interesting perspective of AOC in relation to other's stories. Wish it was more of a biography of AOC - but a good quick read

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Reading this book gave me so many emotions. AOC is a queen and so inspirational to women of all ages. I love the humility and wisdom that comes through this book.

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This is a hard audiobook to review. The narration was well done. I was, for some reason, expecting more biographical information about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), but this is a collection of essays by various contributors about what AOC becoming a Congresswoman has meant to them. Some of the essays have more biographical information about the writer than about AOC.

Many people have a hard time visualizing how they can make a difference in the world at large or their own world, and some of the essays tie AOC's passion, hard-work, and compassion for populations that have typically been underrepresented and/or disenfranchised, to being a person who wants to make a difference "despite" not being a typical politician. I think that is where the value in this collection lies.

Those who don't agree with her politics (or don't think other politicians also have to learn as they go, so how dare she have opinions before she knows everything in the world) will not find anything to appreciate here. However, those who want an idea of why she is a big deal, regardless of her politics or knowledge, will find some value in reading or listening to this book. (Although I don't agree with all her political ideas, I do think she is a big deal.)

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I really like to know people's stories as a way to help understand their choices, drives and POV's better and AOC is a person I have always been very curious about. This is a listen I think I would find myself going back to time and time again.

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This audiobook was fun and informative. AOC is such an icon in this day and age, and it was so interesting to find out where she came from.

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Listening to this audiobook has been a breath of fresh air during this exhausting political climate. Hearing not only about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's life and career, but also hearing from so many individuals whose lives AOC touched and influenced, instilled in me a long-forgotten optimism about the state of things. Each essay had such a distinct take on things, though I think my favorite has to be Keegan Michael-Key's introduction because his awe and respect felt so palpable -- and obviously with him reading the introduction for the audiobook, it was a great way to start the audiobook by including a familiar. Lopez did a great job in her audio, though I might have preferred to have a mix of narrators considering there are so many different voices and writing styles throughout. Otherwise a very enjoyable listen!

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This book is not a biography, but a collection of essays on the life and career of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and what she means to the writers. I was definitely expecting the book to be more of a biography, but this anthology of essays really blew me away. This book made me feel so proud and hopeful, not just for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, but for the people that she's going to inspire through her activism and political work.

The writers reflect on their personal stories, on AOC's life as a progressive young Latinx woman, and how her political career means so much to so many people, especially to Latinx women who have had to fight for far too long for the same opportunities that others are given. The essays all illuminate over and over how AOC is brave, outspoken, and she is fighting for all Americans (especially underserved and vulnerable ones)to be heard, seen, and represented.

I knew some of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's history before I started this audiobook, but I learned quite a bit more through this series of essays. Just as important though, I got to hear from some of the people who have been profoundly inspired by her. The essays were all deeply personal and very moving.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing the audiobook!

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Get inside the grassroots activist to political leader process with this eye-opening audiobook. As a politically-inclined New Yorker I learned more about Progressive leadership in NYC than I've learned more from this book than via general osmosis and socializing in my 10 years here.

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3/5 stars

Thanks to the publisher and the author for providing this e-arc!

A very informative audiobook on AOC that i appreciated despite knowing a lot about the info therefore not learning too much

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Inspirating! I've been so impressed with AOCs intelligence, her drive, and passion. She's accomplished so much in such a short time. This book is a great intro for anyone who is equally captivated by AOC and wants to learn more about her. Engaging and well written. Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to review this book in exchange for my honest opinion

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This is essentially a collection of essays on what AOC and her rise in politics means to people. All of them are personal and inspiring.

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I had a great time with this book. I already knew a lot about AOC, but this book helped me love her even more. It does a great job of giving just enough of her background and how she came involved in politics. Her reach is further than I knew, and I'm excited to see what she does next. I took one star away only because a collection of essays isn't my thing, so I can't say that it rocked my world. Informative and interesting, but not my favorite.

I was able to listen to this because of an ALC from NetGalley.

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